Congress Closes Government Rather than Compromise
Brinkmanship, partisanship, disruptive or stupid — whatever you call it, Congress shuttered government and froze most federal workers’ paychecks, but not their own.
House Partisanship Draws Government Closer to Shut-down
Partisanship drags US toward closure while one Democrat and two Republican governors ally to strengthen their chances for an FAA drone designation..
Senate Sees Final Vote Sunday, House Faces Quick Turnaround
It’s a nail-biter as decision on keeping government open is certain to go down to the wire.
South Korea: No to Boeing’s Silent Eagle
South Korea holds out for a later-generation option as President Obama at U.N. opens door to Iran, stays tough on Syria.
Pentagon Told to Take Steps for Shutdown
With a Congressional solution still beyond the horizon, the Pentagon gets ready for lights out, even as planning for the future of defense continues.
Cruz Ups Ante in Fight Over Bill To Keep Government Open
Shutdown looms Oct. 1 if House, Senate can’t agree, and St. Mary’s County remembers Frank Kohler.
Joint Chiefs: Sequester Compromises Strategic Imperatives
Budget squeeze laying groundwork for strategic failures, JCS say, as cost-cutting cooperation gets under way elsewhere for F-35 program.
Netherlands Says Yes to F-35; Insitu Wins $330M UAV Contract
Dutch government calls F-35 purchase “the most future-proof option.” Also, industry advances positive as DoD, law enforcement, and Congress weigh in on tragic events at Washington Navy Yard.
Navy Yard Shooting Dominates Military News
Rampage leaves more than a dozen dead; security heightened in nation’s capital and at Navy installations.
U.S. House Reps Seek Protection for DoD Budget
Several efforts under way to soften sequester impact on Defense spending.