White House Objects to 2nd LCS in 2019
As the Senate takes up the 2019 Defense Appropriations Bill, the White House has made clear it does not approve of a provision that calls for two littoral combat ships in 2019, one more than the Navy asked for in its budget.
Defense Spending Bills Taking Shape
Both the House and Senate are proposing $675B in defense spending. The House passed its version of the defense appropriations bill last week. Lawmakers will return after the holiday to reconcile their differences in the legislation.
Defense Contractors Pay & Clearances Questioned
Contractor wages catch Senate budgeting attention again as security clearance questions fill both chambers. Next Fire Scout moves forward.
All F-35s Stay in Budget, BRAC Threats Stay Out
Despite dire fiscal reports from experts, House defense committee members remain opposed to BRAC, workforce reductions and pay caps for troops.
Budget Bill Gains Details, Sexual Assault Top Topic
Spending bill including military construction and Veterans’ Administration among first out of the hopper. Elsewhere restrictions applied to both.
Sequestration Comes Down to the Wire
The Senate is in session today to consider a House bill to stop automatic defense cuts.
Defense Stocks Fall on Obama Re-election
Raython, L-3, Lockheed and Northrop take a beating on the Street.
‘Economically, We’re Holding Our Own’
The next election will be very important for St. Mary’s County, according to Commissioner Todd Morgan.
Air Force General to Take over JSF Program
Air Force Maj. Gen. Christopher C. Bogdan will replace Vice Adm. David J. Venlet as head of the Joint Strike Fighter program.
Contractors Complain About Rookie Acquisitions Force
New government employees slowly learning the ropes as older employees retire.
