Pentagon Avoids Immediate Cuts
Deal would avert another government shutdown, halve sequestration cuts for the current fiscal year and fund the government through October 2015. Pentagon spending cuts scheduled for January would be avoided while Defense spending is increased by $2 billion over last year.
Hill Debates FY14 Defense Budget
The 2014 defense bill must pass by Dec. 12 to avoid a $50 billion cut hitting the Pentagon mid-January.
Morning Coffee: House Says No BRAC Until 2013
The House defense bill would prevent BRAC operations until 2013, safely past the election year.
