April 24, 2024

Hoyer: Sequestration is ‘Arbitrary and Irrational’

Congressman takes aim at Republicans for Capitol Hill’s failure to fix automatic cuts.

‘Hail Mary’ Sequestration Bill Hits the House

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Rep. Randy Forbes offers a “Hail Mary play” to end sequestration.

One Week Until Sequestration

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DoD confirms furloughs and plans to make specific cuts.

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.

Furloughs Won’t Hit Immediately in March

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Federal civilian furloughs might take until April to roll out.

FAA Begins Drone Test Site Selection This Month

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FAA announces intention at AUVSI event in Virginia.

Hawkeye, Poseidon and JSF Face Cuts

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Navy says it will cut aircraft carriers too.

Pentagon Delays Carrier Deployment over Budget Fight

x-47b UCAS-D on USS Truman

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta delays the deployment of the USS Truman to the Persian Gulf.

Hoyer Supports Obama’s Plan to Delay Sequestration

‘Maryland’s Fifth District – and all communities impacted by defense spending – cannot afford political games.’

Blue Angels Face the Budget Axe

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Budget cuts threaten upcoming shows by the Navy’s flying demonstration team.