Defense
Pentagon IG details waste in military contracts
One contractor charged $998,798 to ship two flat washers worth 19 cents each.
Defense
Marine commander says Iraq pullout in 16 months is 'doable'
Maj. Gen. John Kelly says he believes the Iraqis are committed to settling disputes through the political process rather than violence.
Defense
Panel dismayed by rise in overseas Defense contracting
Lawmakers claim that Pentagon payments for contractor services rose by 183 percent since 2000, while military pay has gone up only 5 percent.
Oversight
Defense official urges new military construction in Europe
U.S. commander in Europe says more funding for schools, family housing is needed.
Defense
State official: Obama will step up fight against terrorism
Counterterrorism coordinator says he would expect the new administration to engage "with more countries and more in depth with countries."
Defense
Military forms special units trained to respond to possible WMD attacks
Creation of such a defense capability was recommended by the 9-11 Commission.
Defense
Military readies plans to reinforce troops in Afghanistan
Official says Army Gen. David McKiernan's request for 20,000 additional U.S. troops in 2009 is feasible.
Defense
Top officer says military should wean itself off supplementals
Defense should identify long-term needs that have been included in emergency spending bills and move them to the regular budget, Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman says.
Defense
Both parties court military veteran candidates as wars continue
At least 52 veterans ran as non-incumbents in House and Senate primaries across the nation.
Defense
Pentagon cost overruns defy easy solutions
Overruns in the military's top 95 procurement programs have increased $295 billion since 2000, according to GAO.
Oversight
Panel gets static on how to develop first responder system
FCC and Homeland Security are in charge of building the national emergency communications network.
Defense
Air Force: Tanker competition may be delayed for years
Officials say they are working to review the requirements and revamp the acquisition process.
Defense
Senate panel passes $488 billion defense spending bill
Measure includes a 3.9 percent pay raise for the military.
Defense
Committee approves bills to ease flow of information
The measures would try to prevent agencies from overclassifying documents.
Defense
Senate panel moves military construction spending bill
Bill would provide a total of $119.7 billion, of which $73 billion is discretionary funding, $3.65 billion over President Bush's request.
Oversight
Analysts say federal budget could undermine economy
Soaring health care costs the budget deficit could drag the U.S. economy to the point of collapse, they warn.
Defense
House panel backs big boost for veterans' programs
Funding would pay for 1,400 more claims processers, above the 703 additional personnel Bush requested to cut the backlog in requests for benefits.
Defense
Panel praises Petraeus during nomination hearing
General said the number of violent incidents in Iraq last week was the lowest in four years.
Defense
House Armed Services panel approves $712 billion defense package
Measure includes 3.9 percent military pay raise, half a pecentage point higher than President Bush had requested.
Defense
Senate Commerce hearing gives TSA positive reviews
But panel sharply questioned plan to impose a passenger fee increase to pay for additional baggage screening technology.
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