Senators Hopeful; Seek Sequester Flexibility
As Senate leaders near an agreement to avert a debt crisis and re-open government, House Speaker John Boehner continues fighting for a GOP bill but fails to win the support he needs from Republican conservatives.
Government Closes
Congress keeps working. So does the military. So do essential personnel. But otherwise, the federal government is closed.
US to End Helium Sales, Still Bullish on Drones
The Federal Helium Reserve will stop selling helium to private users in October. A slowdown in military investment in UAS has not slowed the industry.
US & China Talk Military-to-Military
Public discussions between US and China defense secretaries mostly cordial but tensions showed during cyber questioning from the press.
Budget Discussions Include Delaying JSF, Ending Fair-Share
Congressmen seek end of equal allocations among military branches, call for re-balancing through strategic planning. The Reserves might not survive.
