Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Feb. 5, 2024. In one instance, funds were spent to investigate a sinkhole, according to a recent Defense Department Inspector General report. The House and Senate have until Friday night to pass another short-term budget extension or trigger a partial government shutdown. Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Jan. 8, 2024. Congress enters 2024 without a clear plan for federal spending, just a few weeks before another budget deadline. Senators want answers from Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on steps the Pentagon is taking to address continued problems in family housing. The Senate is expected to approve the proposal by week’s end, effectively pushing a final showdown over government funding to the new year. Congress must safeguard military pay in the event of a shutdown, including for members of the Coast Guard. By Melissa A. Sullivan
6 months ago Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Nov. 6, 2023. "This is a failure of leadership that cannot be ignored," lawmakers wrote to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. Load More