Tag: Defense Spending

Despite the president's pledge to embark on a massive campaign to rebuild the U.S. military after five years of congressionally-imposed spending limits, and Trump's oft-repeated claim that him initiatives already producing tangible results, gridlock on Capital Hill means so far the Pentagon has yet to see the $52 billion in new money. (Mark Wilson / Pool via CNP)

Why not everyone is convinced the military has a readiness crisis

Jamie McIntyre · September 17, 2017 4:01 am

Abolish the Sequester

The Editors · September 14, 2017 8:50 am

Sen. John McCain said Wednesday that the Senate's annual defense policy bill was being held up on the chamber floor over a disagreement with four senators over their amendments. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

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John McCain says defense bill faces impasse over four amendments

Travis J. Tritten · September 13, 2017 11:47 pm

The Navy had planned to induct the 11 ships -- including five destroyers, three cruisers and a littoral combat ship -- between November and February but will be forced to delay the timeline. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)

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Stop-gap budget will delay maintenance for 11 Navy ships, Pentagon says

Travis J. Tritten · September 12, 2017 4:24 pm

Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee Rep. Mac Thornberry, R-Texas, said more money could be added for missile defense, including more interceptors and research, as North Korea charges ahead on its program to develop a nuclear-tipped intercontinental ballistic missile that can reach U.S. cities. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

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Hawks, Pentagon, industry brace for effects of ‘dreaded’ stop-gap defense budget

Travis J. Tritten · September 11, 2017 4:01 am

Congress passed a stopgap budget for the Pentagon. The continuing resolution will hold the Pentagon to current spending levels and prevent it from starting any new programs. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

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Congress passes stopgap Pentagon budget despite warnings

Travis J. Tritten · September 8, 2017 4:31 pm

"Is that a lot to ask? Stable, predictable funding, and provided on time?" McCain asked. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

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John McCain slams Congress for ‘failure’ of another continuing resolution

Pete Kasperowicz · September 7, 2017 4:31 pm

The fund, proposed by Republican Rep. Kay Granger, is already part of the House-passed 2018 defense spending bill and would allow Mattis to spend on more troops, equipment and war operations as he sees fit, following approval of any expenditures by the House Appropriations Committee, where Granger chairs the defense subcommittee. (AP Photo)

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Kay Granger touts plan to give Pentagon a new $28 billion fund

Travis J. Tritten · September 6, 2017 7:01 pm

Rep. Mac Thornberry said it would be a mistake for Congress to pass another stop-gap budget to fund the military at the end of this month. "I cannot hide the fact that I am disheartened and unhappy at this state of affairs," he said. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

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Mac Thornberry: Passing a stop-gap budget is ‘a mistake’

Travis J. Tritten · September 6, 2017 1:37 pm

As President Trump has previously proposed privatizing air traffic control, it would appear that he supports the House version of the bill. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

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Rep. Ted Yoho: North Korea threat means more F-35s to Japan

Joel Gehrke · September 6, 2017 4:01 am

The House is expected to take up the legislation on Wednesday as a standalone bill, ignoring a request from the Trump administration to attach it to legislation that would raise the nation's borrowing limit. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

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Mitch McConnell: Senate will act quickly on Harvey

Susan Ferrechio · September 5, 2017 7:40 pm

The Defense Department supports legislation floated by Sens. John McCain and Jack Reed that would authorize a new round of military base closures around the country and set up a clash with the House, Lucian Niemeyer, a newly appointed assistant defense secretary who oversees installations, said Tuesday. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

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Pentagon backs McCain-Reed push for military base closures

Travis J. Tritten · September 5, 2017 5:53 pm