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House Dems Push Bill Containing CR for Homeland Security

By Vivienne Machi

Wednesday, January 2nd, 2019

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House Dems Push Bill Containing CR for Homeland Security

On their first day in the majority, House Democratic leaders plan to introduce legislation Thursday that will appropriate funds and end the partial government shutdown, but keep the Department of Homeland Security funded at fiscal year 2018 levels. The joint resolution, introduced by incoming House Appropriations Committee Chair Nita Lowey (D-N.Y.), would enact a continuing resolution for DHS funding through Feb. 8, providing time for lawmakers to reach an agreement for the cost for border wall funding in the FY…

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Baldwin Concerned With Army’s JLTV ‘Mismanagement,’ Seeks Support For Marines’ Procurement Plans

Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) has raised concerns with the “Army’s mismanagement” of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) program, and is seeking assurance that the Marine Corps can be supported […]

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SASC Cites Concern With Army’s sUAS Approach, Seeks Info On Plans To Scale Fielding

Senate defense authorizers are seeking more info from the Army on its plans for scaling and deploying small drone capabilities citing concern with the service’s current “fragmented and insufficient” approach. […]

SASC Bill Would Raise Amphib Requirement To 33 Ships

The Senate Armed Services Committee’s (SASC) fiscal year 2027 defense policy bill adds new provisions that would raise the Navy and Marine Corps’ minimum requirement for amphibious warships and extend […]

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Army Plans To Initiate ISV-Heavy Competition Later This Year, Official Says

The Army is planning to initiate its competition to build the Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV)-Heavy in the fourth quarter of this year, a senior acquisition official has said. Jesse Tolleson, […]