The Senate unanimously passed legislation that will eventually require components for all Navy ships to be made in the United States. One F-16 Fighting Falcon that responded to the unresponsive Cessna made the jump to supersonic speed, though three others were also authorized to do so. George Washington has been the subject of a few films, but experts say a heroic Hollywood treatment isn't necessary. Problems with a next-generation engine program delayed prototype flights by roughly a year, but the Army isn't resting while it waits. The decision is a win for Air Force employees who say it failed to provide the services they need at work, like American Sign Language interpreters. Changes to the VA Native American Direct Loan program would drop interest rates from 6% to 2.5% for some home purchases. Green UAS builds on a DIU program called Blue UAS, which established a streamlined process for DoD to certify U.S.-made drones for military use. The number of small business participating in the American defense-industrial base declined by more than 40% in the past decade. Industry representatives say a lack of contract adjustments hurts companies by depressing wages. Four teams will now build prototypes to better inform the U.S. Army's future Common Tactical Truck. Load More