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December 20, 2015

Russian official under US sanction plays key role in Pentagon space program

A top Russian official sanctioned by President Obama in the wake of the Ukraine crisis is playing a key role in the Pentagon's space program, and thereby continuing to benefit from a lucrative no-bid contract that the Department of Defense awarded earlier this year, 樱桃视频 has confirmed.

December 20, 2015

US sending helmets, other non-lethal military aid to Ukraine

The U.S. is sending helmets, sleeping bags and generators to support the Ukrainian military -- but stopped short of approving other items the interim government reportedly says it needs to stand up to the might of Moscow, saber-rattling on its doorstep.

December 20, 2015

GOP: Obama pay hikes for federal contractors threaten closure of military base facilities

House Republicans say three separate Obama administration moves to increase the pay of federal contractors threaten to close such military-base support services as fast-food restaurants, gyms and day-care centers and they are asking for an exemption.

December 20, 2015

Fort Hood shooting renews Capitol Hill debate over guns, defense spending

The recent Ft. Hood shootings has sparked new Capitol Hill debate about gun control and the defense budget, with Democrats and Republicans suggesting a possible increase in federal spending to make U.S. military bases safer.

December 20, 2015

Scrap Heap of War: Billions in equipment being left behind in Afghanistan

How much "stuff" is the United States military leaving behind as it withdraws from Afghanistan after 12 years of war? Try some $6 billion worth.

December 20, 2015

Drug smugglers hitting high seas as Coast Guard faces budget cuts

Budget cuts at the Coast Guard are coming at an unfortunate time. As the service, like other branches of the military, makes do with less, drug smugglers are increasingly turning to the high seas -- and challenging the Coast Guard's already strained resources.

December 20, 2015

GOP bill would cut civilian defense jobs, shift cash to military

Several House Republicans have introduced legislation that would reduce the civilian defense workforce by 15 percent in six years and use the savings from the cuts to restore military readiness and support active-duty personnel.

December 20, 2015

樱桃视频 poll: Voters oppose troop cuts

By a 59-36 percent margin, voters oppose cutting Army troops to reduce military spending, according to a new 樱桃视频 poll.

December 20, 2015

Lawmakers, workers vow to fight proposed base closures that could hurt New England shipyard

The latest round of proposed Defense cuts, included in the presidential budget plan being unveiled Tuesday, is putting a New England shipyard at risk and threatening thousands of jobs.

December 20, 2015

All 50 governors battle proposed National Guard cuts, ahead of budget release

America's governors disagree on a lot of issues. But they're united on one front -- stopping the Pentagon from proceeding with planned cuts to the Army National Guard.