Senators seek cost cuts for F-35 fighter jet
Bradley Klapper, Associated Press |
posted 31 minutes ago
Senators sought cost-cutting opportunities Wednesday in the Pentagon's $400 billion program for the next-generation F-35, a fighter jet with a troubled testing record that military leaders said America couldn't afford not to build.
Kerry to address top world issues on upcoming trip
Deb Riechmann, Associated Press |
posted 37 minutes ago
Secretary of State John Kerry leaves Friday to visit seven countries on a trip focusing on global issues such as the Syrian crisis, Middle East peace and the West's standoffs with Iran and North Korea over their nuclear programs.
Senator: IRS to pay $70M in employee bonuses
Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press |
posted Jun 19th - 8:52am
The Internal Revenue Service is about to pay $70 million in employee bonuses despite an Obama administration directive to cancel discretionary bonuses because of automatic spending cuts enacted this year, according to a GOP senator.
Obama relying on untested oversight board on NSA
Stephen Braun, Associated Press |
posted Jun 19th - 1:23am
The obscure oversight board that President Barack Obama wants to scrutinize the National Security Agency's secret surveillance system is little known for good reason. The U.S. Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board has operated fitfully during its eight years of low-profile existence, stymied by congressional infighting and, at times, censorship by government lawyers.
Gov't report: Smooth launch unsure for health law
Ricardo Alonso-zaldivar, Associated Press |
posted Jun 18th - 10:08pm
There's no guarantee that President Barack Obama's health care law will launch smoothly and on time, congressional investigators say in the first in-depth independent look at its progress.
Military plans would put women in most combat jobs
Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press |
posted Jun 18th - 5:03pm
Declaring "the days of Rambo are over," a top general said Tuesday that cultural, social and behavioral concerns may be bigger hurdles than tough physical fitness requirements for women looking to join the military's special operations units.
AP sources: 4 US troops killed in Afghanistan
Robert Burns, Associated Press |
posted Jun 18th - 4:59pm
Defense officials say four U.S. troops were killed Tuesday at or near Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan.
Military women moving into jobs closer to combat
The Associated Press |
posted Jun 18th - 4:12pm
1948 _ Law passed making women a permanent part of the U.S. military services.
Education Dept. offers more time to reach goals
Philip Elliott, Associated Press |
posted Jun 18th - 3:37pm
States can ask for another year before being required to use student test results to decide whether to keep or fire teachers, Education Secretary Arne Duncan told school chiefs on Tuesday.
What it takes to become an Army Ranger
Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press |
posted Jun 18th - 3:36pm
As the military looks to bring women into combat jobs closer to the front lines, including commando units, senior leaders are reviewing the physical and mental requirements that troops must meet in order to qualify for certain positions.
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