The state of New York has approved a $585 million plan to clean up groundwater contamination in the Bethpage community on Long Island, where the Navy and Northrup Grumman operated warplane manufacturing facilities for decades. The state plans to sue the Navy and the contractor for the bill. “We’ll never wait for polluters to clean up their mess when it’s most convenient for them,” Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) said, according to AP….
Personal firearms are no longer allowed on base at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Military.com reported.
Air Force photo by Zachary Hada
Post-Leadership, McConnell Plans to Push for More Defense Funding
When Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell steps down from his Senate leadership role after the November elections, he’ll have at least two more years in the Senate. Now he’s signaled one of his priorities as a rank-and-file Senator is to increase defense funding,...
