Tag: Defense Spending

Obama is America’s commander in cheap

James Jay Carafano · October 7, 2013 4:00 am

Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel remarked on Sept. 28 on the budget battle in Congress saying, "this is an astoundingly irresponsible way to govern." (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, Pool)

Beltway Confidential

Chuck Hagel admits most Pentagon furloughs were unnecessary

Joel Gehrke · October 5, 2013 4:00 am

Energy and Environment

Plant DNA markers help the Pentagon detect counterfeit electronics in the military supply chain

Tim Mak · October 4, 2013 4:00 am

Obama tells troops they ‘deserve better’ as shutdown hits

Meghashyam Mali · October 1, 2013 4:00 am

Rep. Howard McKeon, R-Calif., chairman of the Armed Services Committee, encourgedÃÂ Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel to get Pentagon employees back to work. (AP File)

Beltway Confidential

House Armed Services chairman blasts Pentagon civilians being used as political pawns

Sean Higgins · October 1, 2013 4:00 am

National Security

Obama approves military pay during shutdown

Meghashyam Mali · September 30, 2013 4:00 am

President Obama's campaign for using military force is a good reminder that both major political parties should put aside domestic politics and properly support Americaâs troops by ending the military budget cuts under sequestration. (AP/Jacquelyn Martin)

Examiner Editorial: Time to reload American military power

Examiner Editorial · September 13, 2013 4:00 am

USA Today: War costs could escalate quickly

Washington Examiner · September 2, 2013 4:00 am

The resolution President Obama has sent to Congress would authorize him âto use the Armed Forces of the United States as he determines to be necessaryâ to prevent spread of chemical weapons. (AP File)

Beltway Confidential

Obama’s bombing resolution seeks blank check from Congress

Conn Carroll · September 1, 2013 4:00 am

American involvement in foreign affairs is generally thankless work. (AP File)

Uncle Sam is a bumbler, not an imperialist

Shikha Dalmia · August 30, 2013 4:00 am

The federal government has been too big for a long time, and both parties are responsible for its excessive growth. (Thinkstock)

Examiner Editorial: Dig in for a long war against Washington’s self-dealers

Washington Examiner · August 28, 2013 4:00 am

Pentagon officials have consistently claimed dire consequences should the taxpayer gravy train stop flowing. (Thinkstock Image)

Pentagon still wasting money on flawed missile program

Andrew Quinlan · August 24, 2013 4:00 am