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House Armed Services Committee
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Smith says border wall still holding up 2020 NDAA, “skinny” bill a nonstarter
Time is running out for Congress to finish the 2020 defense authorization bill.
November 13, 2019 -
Are drug ingredients made in China a risk to troops? Two lawmakers think so
Two lawmakers want the Defense Department to only buy American-made drugs.
November 01, 2019 -
Former NSA contractor sentenced for hoarding sensitive materials
In today’s Federal Newscast, a former National Security Agency contractor who stole nearly 20 years worth of sensitive information finds out his fate.
July 22, 2019 -
House, Senate lawmakers disagree over the need for White House involvement in JEDI
Four members of the House Armed Services Committee wrote to President Donald Trump that any further delays to the cloud procurement known as JEDI would harm the Pentagon.
July 19, 2019 -
House NDAA will cause battle in conference, amendments address climate change, transgender issues
The main sticking point between the House and Senate versions is the topline number. The Senate bill authorizes an additional $17 billion for the Defense Department, which the House argues would be used for pet projects like the border wall.
July 15, 2019 -
Four provisions in NDAA and budget bill that impact your pay and benefits
New benefits, daycare grants and possible backpay may all be in the future for Defense Department employees, service members and contractors.
June 13, 2019 -
Congress proposes oversight, new rights for service members in privatized housing
Congress is proposing a tenant bill of rights and other provisions to help service members with housing issues.
June 04, 2019 -
House panels want to save 18,000 military medical billets, strengthen supply chain
A mark from a House Armed Services subcommittee would put DoD’s plans to cut medical billets on hold.
June 03, 2019 -
EEOC employees union wastes no time presenting issues to new chairwoman
In today’s Federal Newscast, Council 216 of the American Federation of Government Employees is urging the EEOC to push for more staff.
May 16, 2019 -
DoD is making moves to fix the privatized housing issue, but there is a long road ahead
DoD is taking stock of housing issues, but service members are still left waiting for repairs.
April 04, 2019
