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Congress finalizes $717 billion defense budget authorization months ahead of schedule

The $717 billion measure includes a 2.6 percent pay raise for troops and major changes to the military officer personnel system.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

House sinks submarine proposal, OKs Pentagon spending bill with dual-carrier buy

The House has passed its chamber’s version of the annual defense appropriations bill. Here's what you need to know.

5 years ago

Congress on target for dogfight over military aircraft

Competing plans for military aircraft are fueling a fight between House and Senate lawmakers over their versions of the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act.

5 years ago

The White House wants 37 items gone from the NDAA

The House draft of the annual Pentagon policy bill is full of things the White House finds objectionable. Enough for a veto? Probably not.

5 years ago

Trump budget won’t rebuild the military, and that’s dangerous, think tank says

President Trump’s budget plans will fail at “rebuilding” the armed forces, but there’s room for lawmakers to act, according to a new American Enterprise Institute report.

5 years ago

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