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Proposals to slash VA funding are withdrawn at last minute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
Panel: Pentagon should freeze hiring, slash management
Defense Business Board also recommends major changes to retirement system.
Defense
Troubles loom for some military pay
All three military services signaled during hearing that they would have to furlough civilians in the coming weeks if Congress doesn't pass supplemental soon.
Defense
Departing Iraq commander bemoans budget cut
Four-star general says money is critical to making Iraq capable of defending itself after all U.S. combat forces leave.
Defense
Senators express disappointment with DHS strategic review
Committee members chide Homeland Security for lack of implementation details in new report.
Defense
Nominee downplays need to overhaul intelligence agencies, authority
Obama's choice for director of national intelligence says the president will give him support that he needs.
Defense
Boeing ally not expected to seek funds for more C-17s
Sources say Rep. Norm Dicks, D-Wash., is preparing a Defense spending bill that will exclude funding for high-profile weapons programs.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: DHS moves forward with financial management system
Congress asks senior executives how a White House moratorium on such projects will affect the progress of the $450 million Transformation and Systems Consolidation program.
Defense
Post-9/11 intelligence expansion must end, experts say
Panelists agree spending on spy agencies and private contractors is growing too rapidly.
Defense
Senate panel OKs revised intelligence policy bill
Measure would overhaul how Congress is kept informed about covert operations but would not expand the number of lawmakers who could be briefed.
Defense
Senate vote on spending bill should prove point to House
Aides say test vote likely will help show House Democrats the Senate cannot pass the wartime supplemental with extra domestic spending tacked on.
Defense
TSP participation among service members up, but overall percentage rate dips
Rate is down slightly because the size of the military grew faster than enrollment.
Defense
National Guard border deployment begins Aug. 1
Southwest border states will send 1,200 guardsmen to support Homeland Security personnel.
Defense