Defense
Senator places hold on intel nomination
Arizona Republican John McCain will continue hold until he receives a specific report from retired Air Force Gen. James Clapper.
Defense
Reservists boost Coast Guard's efforts to clean up Gulf
The agency's response to the oil spill is unprecedented.
Defense
Obama signs supplemental war funding bill
The measure provides $33.5 billion for Defense expenses in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Defense
Watchdog: Language skills still are getting lost in translation
Agencies could benefit from a more comprehensive approach to assessing their employees’ capabilities and any gaps in talent, GAO says.
Defense
Army suicide report raises concerns about drug abuse
There is a clear link between risky behaviors and soldiers taking their own lives, researchers find after a 15-month study.
Defense
Hearing elicits contrition, but few answers for Arlington Cemetery scandal
After nearly $10 million in IT contracts, officials say cemetery still uses paper records to track graves.
Defense
MilCon-VA spending bill breezes through House
The bill includes $77.3 billion in discretionary funding for fiscal 2011 -- a slight decrease from the $78 billion Congress provided in fiscal 2010.
Defense
House OKs border security measure
Emergency spending bill would provide $701 million for increased security along U.S.-Mexican border.
Defense
Obama wins ruling on Arizona law
Judge blocks most controversial parts of immigration law, which takes effect on July 31.
Defense
GAO: Coast Guard needs to revalidate modernization plans
Deepwater recapitalization program faces cost and schedule growth, watchdog finds.
Defense
Justice investigates allegations of cheating at FBI
The inspector general is looking into whether hundreds of agents took shortcuts on a training test.
Defense
Proposals to slash VA funding are withdrawn at last minute
House GOP source says amendments "would have cut bureaucrats, not veterans' benefits."
Defense
Congress OKs bill that will help Defense avoid furloughs
If the supplemental spending bill had been delayed much longer, it could have caused problems for some military pay.
Defense
Appropriators add funds for second F-35 engine
The White House has threatened to veto any defense bill that includes funding for the engine.
Defense
Arlington Cemetery problems may grow, senator warns
Head of a subcommittee investigating management issues at the cemetery says mislabeling of graves could be more extensive than previously reported.
Defense
Defense races the clock on 2005 BRAC implementation
Pentagon faces challenges in meeting 2011 deadline for changes at 800 locations, GAO finds.
Defense
Minnesota governor holds fire on war policy
Pawlenty says the Obama administration must do a better job of communicating why the war in Afghanistan remains important.
Defense
Forward Observer: Just Do It
The Pentagon is moving too slowly on repealing "don't ask, don't tell."
Defense