March 29, 2024

Boeing: Expect $1 Trillion in Cuts

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Boeing CEO tells investors that $1 trillion in defense cuts could be coming over the next decade.

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Obama Threatens Defense Bill Veto

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Meanwhile, the House adds $5.3 billion to the Pentagon’s tab.

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Sequestration Fight Heats Up on Hill

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Lawmakers tackle defense spending this week.

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Talbot to Cooperate on Pax River, Turbine Study

Talbot County will participate in a joint the joint land use study on wind turbine encroachment effects on Pax River’s testing operations.

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Pentagon, House at Budget Standoff

House passes a $643 billion defense bill while Defense Secretary Leon Panetta tells Congress to quit larding up budget.

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Morning Coffee: House Says No BRAC Until 2013

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The House defense bill would prevent BRAC operations until 2013, safely past the election year.

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Morning Coffee: Congressman Aims at F-35 Funding

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Rep. Atkin wants to withhold half of the F-35’s procurement spending unless the program issues a due date for operational capability.

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Morning Coffee: House Moves to Boost Defense, Stop Auto-Cuts

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Bills coming from the House’s defense appropriations and budget committees would protect military budgets.

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Morning Coffee: X-47B Prepares for a Shocking Test

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Attack drone to undergo 2,000-volt shock test at Pax River.

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Morning Coffee: Australia Backs Off F-35

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Australia will push back a decision to buy Joint Strike Fighters for two years.

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