Defense
Pentagon purchasing bill sails through the House
Plan aims to control cost increases and delays within weapon programs.
Defense
Supplemental to allow new troop deployment to border
DHS chief says the funding could be used to send extra troops to curb border violence.
Defense
House panel to consider stand-alone TSA authorization bill
Legislation would be the first of its kind for any Homeland Security agency so far this Congress.
Defense
Lawmaker raises concerns over timing of budget cuts
Rep. John McHugh, R-N.Y., says Pentagon's fiscal 2010 budget request is dictating the outcome of the Quadrennial Defense Review now under way.
Oversight
Senator wants supplemental without aircraft add-ons
Inouye says such funding should be included in the regular appropriations process.
Defense
DHS chief pressed on immigration and border security
Napolitano says she supports requiring federal contractors to use E-Verify to check the immigration status of workers.
Defense
Army chief to shift new vehicle program into high gear
The vehicles would replace the vehicle portion of the Future Combat Systems program.
Defense
Hold on FEMA nominee lifted
Fugate has broad bipartisan support and is expected to be confirmed quickly.
Defense
House looks to finish supplemental spending bill
Measure provides $96.7 billion, most of which would go toward the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Defense
Forward Observer: Man On A Mission
Congressman is pushing legislative language that would put a safety net under service members suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injuries.
Defense
Appropriations panel approves fiscal 2009 war supplemental
Most of the money would support operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, but some is aimed at combating swine flu.
Defense
Pentagon details cuts in 'reform' budget
Reductions and cancellations are aimed at focusing Pentagon spending capabilities needed for current combat operations.
Defense
Senate approves weapons acquisition overhaul
Role of a new oversight official is likely to be a sticking point during House-Senate conference negotiations.
Defense
Louisiana lawmaker maintains hold on FEMA nominee
Republican Sen. David Vitter wants to the know the agency's plan for updating the flood maps in his state.
Defense
Pentagon reconsiders pricey Guam move
Marine Corps commandant says estimated $4 billion is "way short" of actual cost.
Defense
Homeland Security would get boost under Obama budget
Administration requests more funding for technology and border agents in the Southwest.
Defense
Defense official discourages technological overreach in contracts
William Lynn warns against always striving for new and “exotic” technologies on large acquisitions.
Defense
Officials: Plans being laid to develop swine flu vaccine
CDC is growing a seed virus that eventually will be used to develop a vaccine.
Defense
Senate plans to take up Defense procurement reform
Critics say the legislation has too many loopholes and does not require enough oversight.
Defense