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Department of Defense's Office of the Inspector General released a report Thursday saying the Pentagon has failed to take advantage of 58 open recommendations to save money, and could save $33.6 billion if it followed these recommendations. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)
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Watchdog: Pentagon ignoring recommendations to save $33.6 billion

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The protections are being considered after Trump called a 90-day halt to federal hiring as one of his first acts in office, causing a scramble by the military to issue individual hiring exemptions to allow needed work on ships and hardware to continue. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
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House moves to shield depots, shipyards from Trump hiring freezes

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The Defense Department has estimated it could save $2 billion annually by closing properties it no longer uses or needs, and use the money on warfighting capabilities. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
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White House clashes with House over closing unneeded military bases

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Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said he doesn't often comment on floor amendments, but this one warranted it. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
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Jim Mattis urges House to abandon Space Corps proposal

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The NDAA, as passed by the House Armed Services Committee, includes funding for three littoral combat ships. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amy M. Ressler/Released)
Beltway Confidential

Congressman defends controversial ship program for both workforce and defense aims

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While South Korea spends a higher percentage of its gross domestic product on defense than many U.S. allies in NATO, its 2.5 percent expenditure is inadequate. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
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South Korea must increase defense spending

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The Air Force has agreed to keep the A-10 flying for at least the next five years after unsuccessfully tussling with Congress over a proposed retirement. (Staff Sgt. Michael Battles/Air Force photo)
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A-10 squadrons protected in Senate, House defense bills

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The Senate Armed Services Committee said Thursday the $3.1 billion increase does not represent realistic growth for a single year. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
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Senate bill adds fewer soldiers, leaves size of Army uncertain

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Democrats are worried the bill sets up a spending fight in the fall. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
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House appropriators back $60 billion increase in Pentagon funding

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The bill also calls for 15,000 soldiers and 1,000 Marines over the president's plans for 2018. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)
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Senate defense authorization bill calls for hike in ships, F-35s, Super Hornets

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