Defense

Talking About Defense: Bush versus Levin

The last time a Republican President tried to change the military in a big way, a rambunctious Senator dismissed the plan as "a shambles." That Senator is about to take over the Armed Services Committee.

Defense

Spending request for Defense falls short of expectations

The Bush administration Thursday revealed plans for the long-awaited cash infusion military leaders have sought for flagging Defense Department programs--and it’s about half what the service chiefs previously said they needed.

Defense

Task force charged with overhauling veterans health care

President Bush observed Memorial Day by creating a new task force to address the quality of health care service for veterans.

Defense

Rumsfeld makes space operations a priority at Defense

In his first major decision on revamping the military forces, Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld on Tuesday announced far-reaching changes to military space programs and gave the Air Force responsibility for all space operations within the Defense Department.