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Long-Time Inspector General Stepping Down
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The 25th Anniversary of the Whistleblower Protection Act
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June 6, 2013
Conservative Report Finds $1.8 Trillion in Pentagon Savings
In a report released Tuesday, the fiscally conservative organizations
R Street Group and National Taxpayers Union found over $1.8 trillion
in potential savings at the Pentagon.
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Topics: National Security
June 3, 2013
How Much Does an F-35 Really Cost?
The Pentagon plans to spend $400 billion on designing and buying the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, the military's newest fighter jet and the most expensive weapons program in history. But how much does a single F-35 actually cost?
Continue Reading How Much Does an F-35 Really Cost?
Topics: National Security
May 30, 2013
Pentagon Tells Congress: Stop Giving Us What We Don’t Need
A bipartisan group of Representatives congratulated Defense Secretary Hagel on his commitment to shrinking the DoD budget, and the Pentagon in turn asked for Congress's help in cutting unwanted programs.
Continue Reading Pentagon Tells Congress: Stop Giving Us What We Don’t Need
Topics: National Security
May 30, 2013
Congress Fighting Base Closures Despite Cost Savings
Congress is refusing to allow the Pentagon to save money by closing unnecessary bases and facilities, according to an article in Government Executive.
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Topics: National Security
May 29, 2013
Time to End the Silent Suffering—Whistleblower Protections in the Military
Sens. Mark Warner (D-Va.) and co-sponsor Tim Kaine (D-Va.) have introduced a bill that would expand protections for military whistleblowers and those who report sexual assault in the military.
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