March 28, 2024

US Military ‘Will Maintain Space Capabilities’

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Deputy DefSec Bob Work discusses Space Control says US military “will maintain space capabilities, through all phases of conflict.”

Budget Cuts All Services & Contractor Pay, But Stocks Rise

A re-work of furlough scheduling qualifies Navy employees for unemployment insurance and a re-think of tactical nuclear strikes is needed now says a Pentagon-respected think-tank.

White House Could Delay Defense Cuts Next Year

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OMB says the president has the power to delay sequestration for a few weeks until Congress delivers a fix.

Low-price Contracting Threatens Incumbents

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In an era of low-price, technically acceptable contact requirements, incumbents aren’t always the lowest bidders.

White House Again Says No to Layoff Notices

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Another directive tells contractors not to issue layoff warnings ahead of sequestration.

White House Sequestration Report Due to Arrive

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It’s a week late, but the Obama administration’s report on sequestration spending should come Friday.

Obama Threatens Veto of Bill Preventing Defense Cuts

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White House says the GOP bill is unconstitutional and does not spread the pain of budget cuts equally.

White House Misses Sequestration Deadline

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Congress wants a report on how the White House plans to make sequestration defense cuts.

Deadline Day for White House Sequestration Plan

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The Obama administration must detail sequestration cuts today, according to a law signed last month.

Obama Exempts Military Personnel Programs from Cuts

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White House makes its latest tactical move in showdown with Congress over sequestration.