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Turkey F-16 sale to proceed after Senate vote
The Senate overwhelmingly rejected a resolution to block the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey after Ankara approved Sweden's NATO accession.
Congress races to reauthorize innovation grants favored by Pentagon
Democrats and Republicans on the Small Business committees in both the House and Senate convene 'four corners' meeting to negotiate measure.
Private sector medical care may not be faster or cheaper than VA
The analysis says more data is needed to monitor the value of the fast-growing outside care options for veterans.
Paul to oppose small business program Pentagon uses to spur innovation
A key U.S. lawmaker says he will oppose reauthorization of federal small business innovation grants favored by the Pentagon, raising doubts about how Congress will avert their expiration Sept. 30.
Latest fight over defense bill may push final passage into 2021
The annual defense authorization bill has hit yet another procedural roadblock, this time over an unrelated fight over stimulus checks related to the ongoing pandemic.
Sen. Rand Paul delays defense bill vote over troop drawdowns
Paul's objections on Thursday threatened another must-pass bill, a one-week spending measure that would keep the government open through Dec. 18.
In a rebuke to Trump, House Dems advance measure barring war with Iran
The non-binding resolution demands more involvement from Congress in decisions that could lead to war, but faces an uncertain future in the Senate.
US House shelves Yemen vote, but the issue isn’t dead
House Republicans just shut down a measure to end U.S. military involvement in the Yemen civil war, but several lawmakers say they are not done yet.
By Joe Gould
Not many troops are opting into the new retirement system
Why is the 'take rate' so low for the new retirement system? Are troops getting the best advice?
By Karen Jowers
Trump warns halting Saudi arms sales would hurt economy
U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed reservations about halting U.S. arms sales to Saudi Arabia over the disappearance of a Saudi journalist, warning such a move “would be hurting us.”
By Joe Gould
Senators order Pentagon, agencies to curb year-end spending sprees
For federal agencies use-it-or-lose-it spending can lead to waste and abuse of taxpayer dollars. Four lawmakers the government to say what it is doing to avoid that this year.
By Joe Gould