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Congressional Homeland Security Chairs Warn Super Committee Against Sweeping Cuts

Defense Daily Staff

Tuesday, October 18th, 2011

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) can’t afford deep, sweeping cuts to its budget and efforts to control its costs as part of a larger deficit reduction initiative should include things such as efficiency improvements and even consolidating congressional jurisdiction over the department, which would save on personnel and financial resources, the leaders of the House and Senate panels that oversee much of DHS, say in separate letters to a bipartisan congressional committee that is looking to slash at least…

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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 […]