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Key Republican calls for ‘generational’ increase in defense spending
Sen. Roger Wicker said he’ll seek an additional $55 billion in defense spending over the limits forged in the deal to suspend the nation’s debt limit.
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Proposal would boost retirement help for military working dogs
Lawmakers want to start a new grant program to cover medical costs for retired military working dogs.
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House advances $884 billion defense bill with enlisted troop pay raise
In addition to the enlisted pay raise, the bill pushes back against F-35 procurement as lawmakers bash Lockheed Martin over the troubled program.
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Lawmakers move to automate Selective Service registration for all men
All men ages 18 to 26 would be automatically enrolled in the Selective Service System under a plan approved by a House committee Wednesday night.
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Airmen, guardians could skip shaving under congressional plan
Lawmakers have proposed a pilot program to see if relaxing Air Force rules on facial hair would help morale or hurt readiness.
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GOP senators demand firings of senior staff after VA bonus mistakes
Twelve GOP senators want senior VA leaders dismissed for mistakes made regarding executive bonuses last year.
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Republicans back abortion ban in $360B VA budget draft for next year
VA would see a 10% boost in funding under a plan advanced by Republican appropriators on Tuesday, but Democrats oppose other parts of the bill.
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Pentagon asks Congress for Indo-Pacific Security Assistance Initiative
The program, modeled after a similar initiative for Ukraine, includes a $500 million funding request to arm Taiwan and other regional partners.
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House moves ahead on authorization, appropriations bills this week
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 20, 2024.
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House passes bill to undo Biden’s partial Israel weapons hold
The House passed a bill that would force Biden to halt his hold on a heavy bomb shipment to Israel even as other arms transfers proceed.
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Key Republican calls for ‘generational’ increase in defense spending
Sen. Roger Wicker said he’ll seek an additional $55 billion in defense spending over the limits forged in the deal to suspend the nation’s debt limit.
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Proposal would boost retirement help for military working dogs
Lawmakers want to start a new grant program to cover medical costs for retired military working dogs.
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House advances $884 billion defense bill with enlisted troop pay raise
In addition to the enlisted pay raise, the bill pushes back against F-35 procurement as lawmakers bash Lockheed Martin over the troubled program.
-
Lawmakers move to automate Selective Service registration for all men
All men ages 18 to 26 would be automatically enrolled in the Selective Service System under a plan approved by a House committee Wednesday night.
-
Airmen, guardians could skip shaving under congressional plan
Lawmakers have proposed a pilot program to see if relaxing Air Force rules on facial hair would help morale or hurt readiness.
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GOP senators demand firings of senior staff after VA bonus mistakes
Twelve GOP senators want senior VA leaders dismissed for mistakes made regarding executive bonuses last year.
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Republicans back abortion ban in $360B VA budget draft for next year
VA would see a 10% boost in funding under a plan advanced by Republican appropriators on Tuesday, but Democrats oppose other parts of the bill.
-
Pentagon asks Congress for Indo-Pacific Security Assistance Initiative
The program, modeled after a similar initiative for Ukraine, includes a $500 million funding request to arm Taiwan and other regional partners.
-
House moves ahead on authorization, appropriations bills this week
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 20, 2024.
-
House passes bill to undo Biden’s partial Israel weapons hold
The House passed a bill that would force Biden to halt his hold on a heavy bomb shipment to Israel even as other arms transfers proceed.
-
Key Republican calls for ‘generational’ increase in defense spending
Sen. Roger Wicker said he’ll seek an additional $55 billion in defense spending over the limits forged in the deal to suspend the nation’s debt limit.
-
Proposal would boost retirement help for military working dogs
Lawmakers want to start a new grant program to cover medical costs for retired military working dogs.
-
House advances $884 billion defense bill with enlisted troop pay raise
In addition to the enlisted pay raise, the bill pushes back against F-35 procurement as lawmakers bash Lockheed Martin over the troubled program.
-
Lawmakers move to automate Selective Service registration for all men
All men ages 18 to 26 would be automatically enrolled in the Selective Service System under a plan approved by a House committee Wednesday night.
-
Airmen, guardians could skip shaving under congressional plan
Lawmakers have proposed a pilot program to see if relaxing Air Force rules on facial hair would help morale or hurt readiness.
-
GOP senators demand firings of senior staff after VA bonus mistakes
Twelve GOP senators want senior VA leaders dismissed for mistakes made regarding executive bonuses last year.
-
Republicans back abortion ban in $360B VA budget draft for next year
VA would see a 10% boost in funding under a plan advanced by Republican appropriators on Tuesday, but Democrats oppose other parts of the bill.
-
Pentagon asks Congress for Indo-Pacific Security Assistance Initiative
The program, modeled after a similar initiative for Ukraine, includes a $500 million funding request to arm Taiwan and other regional partners.
-
House moves ahead on authorization, appropriations bills this week
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 20, 2024.
-
House passes bill to undo Biden’s partial Israel weapons hold
The House passed a bill that would force Biden to halt his hold on a heavy bomb shipment to Israel even as other arms transfers proceed.
