Pay & Benefits
Senate Republicans in a Box on Veterans Benefits
Democratic majority is pushing for a bill that repeals cuts to military pensions without offsetting the cost.
Pay & Benefits
House Votes to Repeal Cuts to Vets Benefits, Partially Extend Sequester
But the $6 billion battle will be largely fought in the Senate.
Pay & Benefits
Democrats Set Trap for Republicans on Veterans Benefits
Both parties are racing to reverse $6 billion in military retirements cuts, but first they plan to trade plenty of partisan blows.
Defense
Don't Be Fooled: Military Benefits Are on the Chopping Block
Even if Congress repeals recent cuts, it faces a battle with the Pentagon over compensation reform.
Oversight
Why Is Kirsten Gillibrand's Military Sexual-Assault Bill Stalled Out?
Her proposal—the stronger of two under consideration—is struggling to get the 60 votes necessary to overcome a filibuster.
Oversight
Defense Bill Clears Key Hurdle in Senate
House approved the authorization measure last week.
Defense
Budget Agreement Eases Pentagon's Sequester Pain
Deal gives the Defense Department about $31.5 billion in relief over two years.
Defense
Republican Discord Leaves Defense Policy Bill in Limbo
It's unclear whether lawmakers will support plan to fast-track the bill.
Defense
Why the Senate May Do Nothing About Sexual Assaults in the Military
Votes are in doubt because of an impasse over the annual defense bill and flaring tensions over Senate rule changes.
Oversight
Senators Duel for Votes on Sex Assault Bill
More than 20 lawmakers have avoided taking public positions on competing proposals.
Defense
Senator Makes It Personal in Battle Over Military Assaults
Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., is frustrated reforms she has pushed have not gotten more attention.
Oversight
McCain Says He Won't Back Homeland Security Nominee
Arizona Republican wanted information about what it would take to achieve 90 percent effective control of the border.
Defense
Senator Anticipates Filibuster Threat Over Military Sexual Assault Amendment
Pentagon and Armed Services Committee leaders adamantly oppose the reform.
Oversight
Budget Conference: A Committee of Two?
Negotiators won't be formally sitting down as a group again until Nov. 13.
Oversight
Senators Begin Scrutinizing Homeland Security Nominee
Former chief lawyer for the Pentagon will face questions on authorizing drone strikes, immigration and customs enforcement approach and anti-terrorism policy.
Defense
Senator Condemns Spying on Allies, Calls for Immediate Intelligence Review
Congress needs to know what the intelligence community is doing, committee chairwoman says.
Oversight
Senate Republicans Fumbling to Find Strategy on Defunding Obamacare
Many want to avoid a government shutdown.
Defense
For Military Sexual-Assault Survivors, Proposed Reforms Are Only a Start
Many victims insist the changes being discussed don't go far enough.
Oversight
FBI Is a No-Show at Boston Bombing Hearings
The agency may have good reasons for holding back, but its absence is irking House lawmakers.
Defense
Republicans Hold Fire on Rice, but Controversy Still Looms
GOP appears resigned to Obama's national security advisor pick.
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