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Coast Guard Pick Prodded On Deepwater, HS Oversight

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Friday, March 19th, 2010

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By Emelie Rutherford Senators told the Coast Guard commandant nominee yesterday that if confirmed he must continue righting the Deepwater acquisition program and addressing homeland-security demands. Vice Adm. Robert Papp, President Barack Obama's pick to succeed Adm. Thad Allen as head of the Coast Guard, during his confirmation hearing lamented that "after eight years of unprecedented budget growth, the Coast Guard, unfortunately, is still plagued with much the same obsolete equipment" from years' past. Citing the Coast Guard's increased mission…

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Appropriators Press For Details On Iran War Costs; DoD’s $29B Estimate Doesn’t Include Base Damage

The Pentagon estimates the U.S.’ ongoing conflict with Iran has now cost at least $29 billion, while a lead official noted the updated figure does not factor in damage to […]

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Appropriators Offer Skepticism On $350B Defense Reconciliation Plan, ‘Big Risk’ For Key Initiatives

Senate and House Appropriators told Pentagon leadership on Tuesday they’re skeptical of the department’s plan to fund $350 billion of the fiscal year 2027 defense budget through the reconciliation process, […]

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All Future Systems Should Have Autonomy Features, Reed Says

Last week, Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) visited North Kingstown, R.I.-based Senesco, which is teaming with autonomous systems company Havoc to bid on the U.S. Navy’s Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel program. […]

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Senate Appropriators Concerned With DoD’s Reconciliation Plan For Top FY ‘27 Priorities, Aide Says

Senate defense appropriators have concerns with the Pentagon’s decision to include key fiscal year 2027 funding priorities, such as critical munitions and drones production, among its request for $350 billion […]