April 25, 2024

DoD Slowing Contractor Payments to Preserve Cash Flow

Pentagon Capitol

Pentagon says it will honor current contracts but faces a cash crunch with sequestration.

One Week Until Sequestration

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DoD confirms furloughs and plans to make specific cuts.

Pentagon Confirms Furloughs Would Begin Late April

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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

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

US Capitol

Federal civilian furloughs might take until April to roll out.

Hoyer: Sequester is the Wrong Thing to Do

House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer spoke on the House floor Friday morning about the dangers sequestration cuts. 301-464-5710

NAVAIR Tells Operations to Expect a 25 Percent Cut

Garry Newton

Sequestration and another stopgap spending bill could chop NAVAIR maintenance and operations.

FAA Begins Drone Test Site Selection This Month

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FAA announces intention at AUVSI event in Virginia.

Economist Says Sequestration Will Hit St. Mary’s County

Anirban Basu

Economist Anirban Basu sees difficult times ahead for St. Mary’s County.

Hawkeye, Poseidon and JSF Face Cuts

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Navy says it will cut aircraft carriers too.