Senators unsure about House plan to boost troop pay, housing stipendsHouse lawmakers are moving ahead with plans to increase junior enlisted pay and military housing stipends, but the idea could face opposition in the SenateBy Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
Lawmakers press Biden for quality of life focus in next defense budgetMembers want next year's spending plan to include money for junior enlisted pay raises and military housing improvements.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Lawmakers plan public hearing on Austin’s hospitalization and healthThe defense secretary is expected to testify on the controversy on Feb. 14 before the House Armed Services Committee.By Leo Shane III4 months ago
Lawmakers launch investigation into Austin’s health secrecy The House Armed Services Committee will look into how senior leaders mishandled the defense secretary's hospitalization earlier this month.By Leo Shane III4 months ago
Criticism swirls over defense secretary’s hushed-up hospitalizationFormer President Donald Trump called Austin's lack of communication over his medical issues a fireable offense.By Leo Shane III4 months ago
Troops set for largest pay boost in 22 years under defense plan President Joe Biden is expected to sign the annual defense authorization bill into law later this month.By Leo Shane III5 months ago