by ADC | Jun 5, 2019 | Congress/DoD, DC360, On Base
A draft of the House Armed Services Committee’s fiscal 2020 defense policy bill will only authorize the Air Force to buy two of its requested eight F-15EX fighter aircraft unless the service meets several specific demands, Defense News reported Tuesday. The...
by ADC | Jun 4, 2019 | Congress/DoD, DC360, On Base
House Armed Services subcommittees are continuing to mark up the fiscal 2020 defense policy bill. Recent subcommittee actions include: The Readiness subcommittee plans to increase oversight of privatized military housing in its fiscal 2020 defense policy legislation,...
by ADC | Jun 4, 2019 | Congress/DoD, DC360, On Base
Air Force Gen. John Raymond, the administration’s nominee to lead the proposed space force, enjoyed a smooth Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday but warned lawmakers there would be substantial challenges ahead in forming the new command, The Hill reported. During his...
by ADC | Jun 3, 2019 | Congress/DoD, DC360, On Base
The House finally passed a $19.1 billion disaster aid package Monday night, ending a long-delayed stalemate over recovery funding needed after a series of natural disasters over the past year, Roll Call reported. The package, which passed with bipartisan support, was...
by ADC | Jun 2, 2019 | Congress/DoD, DC360, On Base
A federal judge blocked an administration request Thursday to resume using DOD funds to build southern border barriers while they appeal the judge’s ruling halting use of those funds, The Hill reported Friday. California District Court Judge Haywood Gilliam Jr. had...