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Opinion
Expanding birth control access for veterans and military families
Congress has the opportunity to advance no-cost sharing for birth control for the members and families of our military.
By Allison Jaslow and Sophia Heimowitz
Latest "National Defense Authorization Act" stories
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Opinion
White nationalists shouldn’t serve in the military
Even a small number of extremists in the ranks can cause harm far disproportionate to their number.
By Lauren Wolman
Here’s how the Senate wants to boost military recruitment
Proposals include an Enlisted Training Corps that would mirror the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps units that have existed for more than 100 years.
Republicans eye Pentagon savings after McCarthy spending agreement
Republican defense hawks insist that Speaker McCarthy's spending agreement won't cut military spending, but they're also brainstorming Pentagon savings.
Congress mandates more oversight on Pentagon plans for defending Guam
Lawmakers also want more oversight from the Missile Defense Agency's mission to defend the U.S. territory — a top priority.
By Jen Judson
Norcross to bring back tougher ‘Buy American’ legislation that rankled allies
A group of U.S. allies is again urging key House lawmakers to oppose any proposals to tighten federal “Buy American” requirements through the annual defense authorization bill.
By Joe Gould