As the Senate debates its version of a $984 billion government funding bill, Sen. Pat Toomey, R-PA, is trying to gut the funding for the military’s alternative-fuels program. He filed two amendments Thursday, The Hill reports.
The Obama administration is considering giving all U.S. spy agencies full access to a database that contains financial data on American citizens and others who bank in the country, according to Reuters. “The proposed plan represents a major step by U.S. intelligence agencies to spot and track down terrorist networks...
FLEXIBILITY, PLEASE Morning D writes, “Top Pentagon officials are clamoring for flexibility to better absorb across-the-board cuts. NO FLEXIBILITY, PLEASE “On the other hand, many defense lobbyists privately worry that flexibility could be bad for business. It's easier to influence budget decisions in Congress than at the Pentagon - meaning...
A source close to the Defense secretary tells Morning D that, basically, Hagel has been too busy to focus on personnel issues, adding “that Hagel … plans to move on it shortly.”
USAToday reports that Marine Corps, Army and Air Force officials detailed their decision to suspend tuition assistance for thousands of service members; a move they say was forced by sequestration taking effect March 1.
Politico writes, “… are easy targets for military budget cutters. The high-profile flight demonstration squadrons, forced to cancel their participation in air shows across the country as a result of sequestration, are very visible symbols of U.S. air power — and their absence is sure to draw attention as the...
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