Defense Appropriations

WATCH: Jon Stewart Shocked By Controversial Senate Bill

The Huffington Post | Katla McGlynn | Posted 12.08.2011

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When a bill passes through Senate with a 93-7 vote, you wouldn't expect there to be a provision essentially eliminating due process. But that's what h...

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Amanda Terkel

Debt Hawk GOP Wants Big Boost For Pentagon Budget

HuffingtonPost.com | Amanda Terkel | Posted 09.05.2011

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WASHINGTON -- As it considers steep cuts to domestic programs in an effort to slash the deficit, the House is set to consider a defense spending bill ...

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About That Non-Discretionary Spending

David Isenberg | Posted 05.25.2011

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David Isenberg

President Obama's planned three-year budget freeze won't include security spending. In 2010, we'll spend more on the Pentagon than in any year since 1946 -- in dollars adjusted for inflation.

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Helping Vets, Pets, and Primates

Michael Markarian | Posted 05.25.2011

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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.

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Congressional Porkers Up to Their Usual Tricks

Winslow T. Wheeler | Posted 05.25.2011

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Winslow T. Wheeler

I have taken a quick look at the brand, spanking new 2010 Department of Defense Appropriations Conference Report - the bill with the final say on how much money will be dealt to the Pentagon.

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Support Our Troops: The Senate Porkers' Approach

Winslow T. Wheeler | Posted 05.25.2011

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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.

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Friday Talking Points [99] -- Misdirection

Chris Weigant | Posted 05.25.2011

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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.

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The Truth Regarding Defense Spending

David M. Walker | Posted 05.25.2011

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David M. Walker

Even if we pull all our troops out of Iraq and Afghanistan and crack down on DoD waste, the savings would still only get the government a relatively small fraction of the way toward restoring overall fiscal sustainability.

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GOP Leaders Voting Against Defense Bill Because Of Hate Crime Protections

AP | JIM ABRAMS | Posted 05.25.2011

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

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House Rejects Weapons Cuts, In Face Of Obama Veto Threat

AP | ANDREW TAYLOR | Posted 05.25.2011

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

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

Tom Andrews | Posted 05.25.2011

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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.

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Another White House Departure

Politico | Patrick O'Connor | Posted 05.25.2011

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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...

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