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Congress

House Science Panel Dems Ask GAO To Review DoE’s Management of Isotope Program

Defense Daily Staff

Friday, June 3rd, 2011

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In the wake of a government report that says the Department of Energy (DoE) has weak management oversight of supply shortages of a critical gas used in radiation detection systems and other applications, two Democrats on the House Science Committee have asked the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to take a wider look at DoE’s Isotope Program to avoid future mismatches between supply and demand. “The Department of Energy was in charge of managing the supply of Helium-3, and apparently did…

Congress

All Future Systems Should Have Autonomy Features, Reed Says

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Congress

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

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Congress

With $1.5 Trillion Request, Army, Air Force, Navy’s Unfunded Lists Focus Solely On MILCON Projects

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Unmanned Systems

Bipartisan House Bill Would Give National Guard To Counter-Drone Authorities

Seeking to close gaps that may arise between state and local law enforcers in different jurisdictions, a bipartisan contingent of House members this week introduced a bill that would allow […]