Defense lawmakers shift to ‘paper’ hearings to keep military budget process movingThe Senate Armed Services Committee typically hols numerous hearings throughout the spring in advance of their draft of the national defense authorization bill.By Leo Shane III4 years ago
Lawmakers kill off controversial plan to limit GI Bill benefits transfer to spouses, childrenPentagon leaders had moved to stop long-serving troops from sharing the education benefits with family members.By Leo Shane III4 years ago
Military families in line for tens of thousands in benefits under plan to dump the ‘widows tax’The provision is part of the massive defense authorization bill compromise unveiled Monday night.By Leo Shane III4 years ago
This week in Congress: The big defense authorization bill is finally finishedDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Dec. 9, 2019.By Leo Shane III4 years ago
More military housing watchdogs on the way, but debate remains on costHouse lawmakers would provide nearly $141 million for housing oversight hires, but that's less than half what senators want to spend.By Leo Shane III4 years ago
The military is being pulled deeper into the climate change debateA new legislative provision would require overhauling how the Defense Department prepares for extreme weather events and global climate shifts.By Leo Shane III4 years ago
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