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Congress

Senate Kills Cybersecurity Bill, Moves To DoD Authorization

Julie Samuel

Thursday, November 15th, 2012

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Senate Republicans voted once again last night to block a cybersecurity bill opposed by the business community, a move that likely will spur President Barack Obama to use his powers to create standards for companies to protect their networks. Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee Chairman Sen. Joe Lieberman (I/D-Conn.), who is retiring next year, plead unsuccessfully with his colleagues on the Senate floor yesterday to at least allow debate to start on the Cybersecurity Act of 2012. Yet…

Army

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

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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 […]