Defense hearings: Carter nomination, budget week

The president's fiscal 2016 budget proposal is released Monday, and the week just gets busier on Capitol Hill from there.

Defense Secretary Ash Carter appears before the Senate for his confirmation hearing Wednesday, an event that's expected to see more scrutiny of the president's policies than the popular nominee.

Meanwhile, members of the Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission will appear before the Senate and House on consecutive days to talk about their just-released proposals to overhaul military retirement and health care.

And the Senate is expected to vote Monday evening on the Clay Hunt suicide prevention act, which would send the measure to the White House to become law.

Tuesday

Compensation commission report

Members of the Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission present their findings to senators.

Cuba

The subcommittee on western hemisphere issues looks at the impact of recently announced policy changes on human rights and democracy in Cuba.

Global threats

Members of the joint staff's intelligence operations brief lawmakers on current and emerging global threats.

Regional interests

Think tank experts will discuss strategic issues for the Western Hemisphere.

Wounded Warrior Programs

The subcommittee on military personnel will look at programs for to assist and help transition injured troops.

Wednesday

Ash Carter confirmation

The committee will consider the nomination of Ash Carter to be the new defense secretary. Expect this hearing to last well into the afternoon.

Compensation commission report

Members of the Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission present their findings to House members.

Cuba

This hearing is titled "assessing the administration's sudden shift" on Cuba policy.

Palestinian Authority

The subcommittee on the Middle East will look at recent developments with the Palestinian Authority's dealings with the International Criminal Court.

Thursday

Senate Armed Services — 9:30 a.m. — Dirksen G-50

Guantanamo

This hearing will look at U.S. detention policy and recent prisoner transfers from the controversial facility.

Senate Intelligence — 2:30 p.m. — Hart 219

Closed briefing

The committee will hold a closed briefing on intelligence matters.

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