DoD to Begin Issuing Furlough Notices this Week
Meanwhile, a fight over the MEADS missile program stalls a continuing budget resolution in Congress.
Senate Struggles to Prevent Shutdown Before Break
A continuing resolution bill is still winding its way through as Congress prepares to leave for two weeks.
Senate Wants to Reduce Sequestration by Half
The Senate’s budget plan would take much of the sting out of automatic defense cuts.
Continuing Resolution Passes the House
The bill does not stop sequestration, and the Senate is crafting an alternative plan.
Another Rough Week for the JSF
Safety investigations, layoffs and official criticism buffet the Joint Strike Fighter program.
DoD Slowing Contractor Payments to Preserve Cash Flow
Pentagon says it will honor current contracts but faces a cash crunch with sequestration.
Pentagon Confirms Furloughs Would Begin Late April
Almost all civilian DoD employees will be furloughed one day a week for the rest of the year if sequestration triggers.
F-35B Shipboard Testing on the Chopping Block
Plans to test the Marine’s Joint Strike Fighter on the USS Wasp could be cut under sequestration.
Federal Union Wants Contractors to Pay for Cuts
American Federation of Government Employees says savings on contracts could cover furlough costs.
