Military to offer tax-saving health care accounts for troopsThese accounts can help troops save an average of 30% on unreimbursed health care expenses.By Karen Jowers2 months ago
What’s in the $95 billion Senate spending package for Ukraine, Israel?Made-in-America munitions for Ukraine and Israel's Iron Beam laser weapon would get funding.3 months ago
Open season ending soon for Tricare, dental, new child care accountsTroops must enroll in the new dependent care flexible spending account program by Dec. 11.By Karen Jowers5 months ago
House GOP looks to pass two-step package to avoid government shutdownMeasure would extend government funding for some agencies and programs until Jan. 19 and continuing funding for others until Feb. 2.By Kevin Freking6 months ago
Saving money: Enrollment starts soon for this new military benefitHere's how the new dependent care flexible spending accounts will work for military families.By Karen Jowers6 months ago
Congress’ to-do list adds budget request for Israel, Ukraine Defense and veterans hearings for the week of Oct. 23, 2023.By Leo Shane III6 months ago
Where does your state rank in defense spending?The Defense Department spent more money in Virginia than any other state.By Zamone Perez7 months ago
GOP lawmakers: our budget-cutting plan doesn’t harm veteransTwo GOP lawmakers say the House Speaker's proposed budget cuts won't touch federal spending on veterans.By Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill. & Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn.12 months ago
Global military spending up to an all-time highA Sweden-based watchdog says global military spending grew for the eighth consecutive year in 2022 to an all-time high of $2.24 trillion.12 months ago
Jon Stewart blasts ‘corruption’ in Pentagon spending prioritiesJon Stewart talks with the Defense Department's second-highest official, calls the lack of adequate focus on military family support shameful.By Leo Shane III13 months ago
Republican budget plan will ‘undermine’ US security, warns Biden adminThe Biden administration is portraying plans from Republicans to gut the federal budget as jeopardizing national security.By Joe Gould14 months ago
Pentagon budget aims to max munitions production, make multiyear buysPentagon officials say they will maximize production lines for top priority munitions as part of its $170 billion procurement budget proposal for FY24.By Joe Gould and Stephen Losey14 months ago