The Congressional Budget Office estimates that spending for new vessels specified in the U.S. Navy‘s latest shipbuilding plan would average 18.4 billion in 2015 dollars a year, or about $552 billion over
MoreRep. Bill Flores (R-Texas), chairman of the Republican Study Committee, has outlined the provisions in a new omnibus appropriations bill that he said will fully fund national security efforts in fiscal year 2016.
MoreRep. Mac Thornberry (R-Texas), chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, said Congress is close to a deal on provisions in the fiscal year 2016Â defense authorization bill in an interview with the
MoreMackenzie Eaglen, a defense analyst at the American Enterprise Institute, believes Congress will likely execute a short-term continuing resolution to fund the government through Oct. 1 as lawmakers continue negotiations on the fiscal year
MoreA Congressional Budget Office report estimates that passage of the House Armed Services Committee’s 2016 National Defense Authorization Act would lower revenues by $1.3 billion over the next decade. CBO said Monday
MoreMac Thornberry (R-Texas) has proposed to revive pre-sequestration budget caps of $566 billion for national defense and $50.9 billion for overseas operations in a move to address global threats, Defense News reported
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The Office of Management and Budget has submitted a report to Congress that says up to $90.4 billion in agencies’ discretionary spending for fiscal year 2016 could be cut if sequestration returns, Federal News Radio
MoreGen. Martin Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, believes that sequestration will adversely affect U.S. national security efforts and its readiness to address international responsibilities as threats continue to emerge around the world.
MoreThe Office of Management and Budget has announced that defense and nondefense appropriations for fiscal year 2015 are safe from sequestration cuts, Federal News Radio reported Friday. Jason Miller writes an OMB
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Gen. Ray Odierno has said the Army will continue efforts to modernize its existing fleet and invest in new equipment it deems necessary for conducting missions, Federal News Radio reported Monday. Jared
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