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State, local officials preparing for new BRAC
As President Barack Obama proposed a new round of military base closures and reorganization, Maryland's political and business forces already are working to protect installations here and position the state to benefit from any future moves.
Maryland...Tags: U.S. House Committee on Armed Services, Mike Hayes, Fort Detrick (military base), Baltimore County, Research and Development
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UPDATE 2-U.S. House-backed defense budget sets up clash with Obama
Reuters* Measure includes war funding of $88.5 billion * Concerns expressed over confrontational language in bill * President's power to detain suspected terrorists affirmed By David Alexander WASHINGTON, May 18 (Reuters) - The Republican-led House of...Tags: Terrorism, The Pentagon, North Korea, Litigation, Tea Party Movement
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Confrontation brews in Congress over US detainee law
Reuters* Protections sought for people arrested in U.S. * Some say move would give terror suspects too many rights * 'Myth' that military interrogations are most effective By David Alexander WASHINGTON, May 16 (Reuters) - Lawmakers moved toward a...Tags: Ron Paul, Civil Rights, The Pentagon, Judges, Defense
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Obama issues veto threat against House defense bill
Reuters* Measure seeks to add to defense spending, undo cuts * Some provisions said to encroach on Obama's authority * Congress, W.House renew struggle over detainee policy By David Alexander WASHINGTON, May 15 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama threatened...Tags: Finance, Leon Panetta, The Pentagon, Defense, Washington, DC
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Top Republican rejects Panetta's US defense budget criticism
Reuters* McKeon says Panetta 'operating under some misconceptions' * Added funding aimed at addressing vulnerabilities, McKeon says By David Alexander WASHINGTON, May 11 (Reuters) - A top Republican lawmaker on U.S. defense issues on Friday rejected...Tags: Budgets and Budgeting, Finance, The Pentagon, Democratic Party, Defense
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US lawmakers move to boost 2013 defense budget
Reuters* House proposals top Pentagon request by over $3 billion * Panels look to avert retirement of some ships, planes * Pentagon trying to cut spending by $487 billion over decade By David Alexander WASHINGTON, May 9 (Reuters) - Pentagon chief Leon...Tags: U.S. House Committee on Armed Services, Military Equipment, Weaponry, Budgets and Budgeting, Finance
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TRICARE increases opposed
The House Armed Services subcommittee on military personnel has declined to give the Obama administration new authority it sought to phase in higher TRICARE fees on military retirees over the next four years and to peg future TRICARE fee hikes to...Tags: U.S. House Committee on Armed Services, Lindsey O. Graham, Drugs and Medicines, Leon Panetta, Family
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All in the Family: House Members Lining Family Pockets with Political Cash
U.S. News & World ReportA watchdog report revealed Thursday that while productivity is down on Capitol Hill, nepotism in Congress is alive and well. The Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington chronicled how 82 congressman have paid their family members to work...Tags: Political Corruption, Newt Gingrich, Ron Paul, Alcee L Hastings, Jack Abramoff
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Santa Clarita candidates forum hints at GOP animus
PolitiCalThe three Republican candidates for the newly drawn 38th Assembly District met for a forum in Santa Clarita on Friday. Tensions are high between Scott Wilk and Patricia McKeon.... -
State teachers union backs Republican for Assembly seat
PolitiCalThe California Teachers Assn. has endorsed Republican Paul Strickland for an open Assembly District seat. His status as an elected local school board member who is liked by teachers was cited as the reason by the organization that usually aligns with... -
Sherman is staying put, despite Berman supporter's plea
PolitiCalRep. Brad Sherman is not heeding a Howard Berman supporter's call to move to a neighboring congressional district. Democrat Steve Bennett has dropped out of the race for an open Ventura County seat.... -
Assemblywoman Julia Brownley enters congressional race
PolitiCalAssemblywoman Julia Brownley has entered the race for the 26th Congressional District. She joins six other candidates for the open Ventura County seat....
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