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New bill aims to cut the price of spare parts for DoD
Legislation proposed Wednesday would force government vendors to publicly disclose data about their costs, a move to help the government negotiate better deals for spare parts.
By Joe Gould
Former acting SECDEF blames media ‘hysteria’ for his response to Jan. 6 insurrection
Christopher Miller, now a private citizen, made his case before lawmakers.
VA reform plans at risk as White House slow to fill top leadership posts
Besides Secretary McDonough, no nominees have been announced for VA leadership positions.
Ex-military couple faces 3rd sentencing in child abuse case
A convicted former Army major and his wife who prosecutors said routinely beat their young foster children and denied them food and water will be sentenced for a third time, after a federal appeals court ruled the trial judge again failed to adequately address the seriousness of their crimes.
By David Porter, The Associated Press
Congressman: Remove Confederate traces from West Point
A letter, signed by 22 members of Congress, to the Army and Defense secretaries Thursday, argues there shouldn’t be facilities at West Point named for those who “betrayed their Country during the Civil War.”
Congress wants answers on contamination at former US air base in Uzbekistan
The lawmakers want a better response from VA and DoD about the extent of pollution on the base, known as K2, as well as the effects on service members.
By Patricia Kime
VA gets a new top health official, but still searches for a permanent nominee
Since President Donald Trump took office, VA officials have been unable to fill the department's top health post.
Lawmakers eye more dramatic management changes at VA
Is the department's system of regional middle managers the next item on Congress' chopping block?
Military child abuse case raises complex sentencing issues
The allegations were shocking: an Army major and his wife accused of abusing their three young foster children through beatings, denial of food and water and forcing them to eat hot pepper flakes as punishment.
By David Porter, The Associated Press