Defense Appropriations

Friday Talking Points [99] -- Misdirection

Chris Weigant | Posted 10.26.2009 | Politics


Chris Weigant

The real head-scratcher for serious media-watchers right now is what the "war" between the White House and Fox News was meant to distract us from this week. The "war" itself is laughable, for a number of reasons.

Helping Vets, Pets, and Primates

Michael Markarian | Posted 10.22.2009 | Politics


Michael Markarian

Congress took two steps in recent days on animal issues, as part of its larger bills related to the Department of Defense and military spending.

Support Our Troops: The Senate Porkers' Approach

Winslow T. Wheeler | Posted 10.08.2009 | Politics


Winslow T. Wheeler

In 30 years on Capitol Hill, I never saw Congress mangle the defense budget as badly as this year. Despite that, I see signs that we might be on the cusp of a change for the better.

GOP Leaders Voting Against Defense Bill Because Of Hate Crime Protections

AP | JIM ABRAMS | Posted 10.09.2009 | Politics


AP WASHINGTON — Assaulting people because of their sexual orientation would become a federal hate crime in legislation the House is set to vote ...

House Rejects Weapons Cuts, In Face Of Obama Veto Threat

AP | ANDREW TAYLOR | Posted 08.30.2009 | Politics


WASHINGTON — The Democratic-controlled House went along with Defense Secretary Robert Gates' plans to kill the over-budget F-22 fighter jet, but...

Glass Half Full: House Democratic Caucus Backs McGovern Afghanistan Exit Amendment

Tom Andrews | Posted 07.26.2009 | Politics


Tom Andrews

For those concerned the U.S. is becoming mired in a military quagmire in Afghanistan there was good news and bad news on the House floor this afternoon.

Another White House Departure

Politico | Patrick O'Connor | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics


Candi Wolff on Friday concludes her three-year run as the president's top congressional liaison after helping George W. Bush navigate the rockiest str...