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Congress

Senate GOP Delays Hagel Confirmation Vote Until Month’s End

Julie Samuel

Friday, February 15th, 2013

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The Senate failed to overcome a Republican blockage of Chuck Hagel’s nomination to be defense secretary yesterday, though his GOP critics said they will support advancing the confirmation vote during the final week of February. The Democratic-led chamber voted 58-40 on a cloture motion filed by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.), which failed because 60 votes were required. The Senate is slated to hold the same procedural vote in two weeks, following next week’s congressional recess. The required number…

Army

Lawmakers Request DoD Briefing On Army’s Planned Cuts To Aviation Procurement

A bipartisan group of House lawmakers has sent a letter asking the Pentagon for a briefing on the potential industrial base impacts as a result of the Army’s planned cuts […]

Congress

CENTCOM Looking To Lessons Learned From Use Of LUCAS Drones

U.S Central Command (CENTCOM) is looking to lessons learned from its use of Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) drones by Phoenix-based SpektreWorks, according to CENTCOM head Adm. Brad Cooper. […]

Army

Hegseth Says DoD Open To Reviewing Army’s Planned Cuts To Legacy Helicopter Procurement

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told lawmakers the Pentagon is open to reviewing the Army’s planned procurement cuts to its legacy manned aviation fleet. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), ranking member […]

Congress

Appropriators Press For Details On Iran War Costs; DoD’s $29B Estimate Doesn’t Include Base Damage

The Pentagon estimates the U.S.’ ongoing conflict with Iran has now cost at least $29 billion, while a lead official noted the updated figure does not factor in damage to […]