March 29, 2024

Senate Struggles to Prevent Shutdown Before Break

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A continuing resolution bill is still winding its way through as Congress prepares to leave for two weeks.

Senate Wants to Reduce Sequestration by Half

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The Senate’s budget plan would take much of the sting out of automatic defense cuts.

Continuing Resolution Passes the House

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The bill does not stop sequestration, and the Senate is crafting an alternative plan.

Another Rough Week for the JSF

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Safety investigations, layoffs and official criticism buffet the Joint Strike Fighter program.

DoD Slowing Contractor Payments to Preserve Cash Flow

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Pentagon says it will honor current contracts but faces a cash crunch with sequestration.

Pentagon Confirms Furloughs Would Begin Late April

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Almost all civilian DoD employees will be furloughed one day a week for the rest of the year if sequestration triggers.

F-35B Shipboard Testing on the Chopping Block

F-35B Joint Strike Fighter on USS Wasp deck

Plans to test the Marine’s Joint Strike Fighter on the USS Wasp could be cut under sequestration.

FAA Begins Drone Test Site Selection This Month

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FAA announces intention at AUVSI event in Virginia.

Federal Union Wants Contractors to Pay for Cuts

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American Federation of Government Employees says savings on contracts could cover furlough costs.

Pentagon: BRAC Is Back for Fiscal 2014

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Another round of base closure will be proposed in the fiscal 2014 Pentagon budget request March 25.