Defense
Air Force leaders side with Obama on fighter jet funding
Chairman of Armed Services panel expects a close vote on an amendment that would strip the Defense authorization bill of funding for extra planes.
Defense
Report: Industry may be unable to meet military's needs
Group urges Pentagon to consider the impact of security strategies and budgeting and acquisition decisions on the defense industrial base.
Defense
Obama vows to veto Senate bill with F-22s
Armed Services panel leaders hope letter from Obama will resonate with their colleagues and generate support for an amendment to strip the bill of funding for fighter jets the administration does not want.
Defense
Forward Observer: Obama's Defense Reckoning
The president is facing a tough fight over the Pentagon budget.
Defense
House passes bill that increases spending on veterans
Bill typically receives bipartisan support, but this time around Republicans had procedural complaints.
Defense
Senators seek to eliminate 23 senior Pentagon positions
Lawmakers decry 'proliferation' of deputy undersecretaries, say positions should be redesignated with other titles.
Defense
IG: Secure Border Initiative lacks effective oversight
Contractors are performing work that should be done by government employees, auditors find.
Defense
Levin, McCain expect some flak in Senate's F-22 dogfight
Committee leaders face uphill battle in stripping authorization bill of funding for fighter jets the Obama administration does not want.
Defense
House panel advances bill granting airport screeners bargaining rights
Measure also would end TSA’s pay-for-performance system and return workers to the General Schedule.
Defense
Costs of compensating military reservists climb
Watchdog agency analyzes trends in spending on reservist pay and benefits.
Defense
Union head: Border is far from secure
T.J. Bonner disputes claims from Obama administration that the U.S. and Mexican governments are gaining the upper hand in the battle against drug cartels.
Defense
Democrats set fast schedule for Defense bill
Senate leaders want to clear floor for health care legislation and vote on Supreme Court nominee.
Defense
Veto threat made on intelligence bill
The White House objects to a provision that would increase the number of lawmakers who can be briefed on secret CIA activities.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Social media could frustrate diplomatic efforts, online researchers say
Specialists struggle to offer effective ways for State to leverage new media networks to engage citizens and officials abroad.
Defense
Senators, officials back E-Verify mandate
Starting Sept. 8, federal contractors will have to begin verifying that their employees are legally allowed to work in the country.
Defense
Protective service blasted for security gaps at federal buildings
Watchdog officials tell lawmakers they were able to sneak bomb-making materials into 10 high-security buildings.
Defense
Military construction-VA spending bill sails through Senate panel
Measure includes $76.7 billion in discretionary spending, an amount that is $439.1 million above President Obama's request.
Defense
Pay and benefits legislation awaits lawmakers
Congress could vote on several measures before August recess that would affect federal pay raise, retirement and leave.
Defense