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US defense policy bill clears House, rockets to Senate

U.S. Senate lawmakers are expected to finalize Congress’ annual defense authorization bill early next week following the House’s passage of the measure Thursday.

By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould

5 years ago

The fate of DISA, and other org chart changes in the new defense policy bill

Some organizational changes for the DoD have made it into this year’s massive, must-pass defense authorization bill.

5 years ago

Five debates lawmakers still need to settle in the defense authorization bill

With the Senate poised to advance its draft of the annual defense budget legislation, here's a look some of the top debates still to be resolved.

By Joe Gould and Leo Shane III

5 years ago

NDAA Watch: 7 things to track in this week’s defense policy bill debate

Here are seven potential fights to watch in the latest version of the $717 billion fiscal 2019 National Defense Authorization Act.

5 years ago

Shanahan on cost-cutting proposal: ‘It’s not a people issue’

The issue with the Pentagon's civilian workforce isn't the people, but the old systems they've been saddled with, Shanahan said.

By Aaron Mehta

5 years ago

Key Democrat fighting plan to slash Pentagon agencies

The House Armed Services Committee’s top Democrat is pushing back on a proposal to shutter seven Pentagon support agencies and slash 25 percent from the budgets of most of the others.

5 years ago

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