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From Ukraine to debt ceiling, it’s a balancing act to pass FY24 budget

The debt ceiling debate could complicate Congress' attempt to pass a defense budget and additional Ukraine emergency spending.

By Bryant Harris

2 years ago

VCNO: Carrier Lincoln extended, flattop Ford delayed, but Navy readiness woes getting fixed

The Navy has restored readiness to many parts of the fleet, the Navy's vice chief said.

By Navy Times staff

6 years ago

Divided Senate passes 2-year budget deal with military boost

The U.S. Senate sent the president a $2.7 trillion budget plan with roughly $45 billion more in military funding over two years, despite complaints from fiscal conservatives the measure would raise the federal deficit.

6 years ago

Budget deal advances despite GOP worries over costs, smaller boost for military

The two-year, $2.7-trillion deal is designed to prevent a government shutdown this fall.

By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould

6 years ago

Budget deal gives a big funding boost to defense, but Republicans wanted more

The $738 billion plan for defense spending next year falls short of what some claimed was needed to maintain military might.

By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould

6 years ago

‘Near-final’ budget deal could prevent government shutdown, stabilize military funding

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin have reached a “near-final agreement” on a two-year budget deal that has increases for defense and domestic top lines.

By Joe Gould and Leo Shane III

6 years ago