Pentagon, House at Budget Standoff
House passes a $643 billion defense bill while Defense Secretary Leon Panetta tells Congress to quit larding up budget.
Morning Coffee: House Says No BRAC Until 2013
The House defense bill would prevent BRAC operations until 2013, safely past the election year.
Morning Coffee: Congressman Aims at F-35 Funding
Rep. Atkin wants to withhold half of the F-35’s procurement spending unless the program issues a due date for operational capability.
Morning Coffee: House Moves to Boost Defense, Stop Auto-Cuts
Bills coming from the House’s defense appropriations and budget committees would protect military budgets.
MetCom to Hold Hearing on Raising Water, Sewer Rates
Proposed budget would hike rates by a few dollars.
Morning Coffee: New Bill Aims to Stop Defense Cuts
House bill would reverse cuts scheduled to take place under sequestration.
Morning Coffee: House Tacks $4 Billion on Defense Bill
The bill is now $4 billion over the Pentagon’s request and $8 billion over what is permitted by the Budget Control Act.