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House OKs $740B Defense Policy Bill for FY 2021News

House OKs $740B Defense Policy Bill for FY 2021

The House on Tuesday voted 295-125 to pass a bill that would authorize $740B in defense budget for fiscal year…
Bicameral Bill Seeks to Boost Investments in Emerging Tech to Maintain US Science & Tech LeadershipNews

Bicameral Bill Seeks to Boost Investments in Emerging Tech to Maintain US Science & Tech Leadership

Four lawmakers have proposed a bicameral bill to strengthen U.S. scientific and technological edge through increased investments in the development…
Kenneth Braithwaite Gets Senate Confirmation to be Navy SecretaryNews

Kenneth Braithwaite Gets Senate Confirmation to be Navy Secretary

Kenneth Braithwaite, former U.S. ambassador to Norway and a retired Navy rear admiral, has been confirmed as secretary of the service…
Rep. John Ratcliffe Confirmed as National Intelligence DirectorExecutive Moves

Rep. John Ratcliffe Confirmed as National Intelligence Director

The Senate voted 49-44 Thursday to confirm Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) as the new director of national intelligence, The Wall Street Journal…
Troy Edgar Confirmed as DHS CFOExecutive Moves

Troy Edgar Confirmed as DHS CFO

The Senate voted 62-31 Tuesday to confirm Troy Edgar, associate deputy undersecretary of management at the Department of Homeland Security,…
House OKs Potential $484B Emergency Relief PackageNews

House OKs Potential $484B Emergency Relief Package

The House on Thursday passed a potential $484B emergency relief package that would provide additional funds for small businesses and…
DoD, VA to Get Emergency Funds Under $2T COVID-19 Response PackageNews

DoD, VA to Get Emergency Funds Under $2T COVID-19 Response Package

The Senate on Wednesday unanimously passed a $2T emergency funding package to mitigate the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic,…
Senate, House Lawmakers Reach Compromise on FY 2020 Defense Authorization BillNews

Senate, House Lawmakers Reach Compromise on FY 2020 Defense Authorization Bill

Mac Thornberry (R-Texas), ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, said Senate and House lawmakers have reached an agreement…
Scott Goldstein Promoted to Air Force Major GeneralExecutive Moves

Scott Goldstein Promoted to Air Force Major General

The Senate on Thursday confirmed Jay “Scott” Goldstein, mobilization assistant to the U.S. Air Force undersecretary, for promotion to the…
Perspecta to Provide IT Support to Senate Under $166M Prime Contract; Mac Curtis QuotedContract Awards

Perspecta to Provide IT Support to Senate Under $166M Prime Contract; Mac Curtis Quoted

TYSONS CORNER, VA, September 20, 2019 — Perspecta (NYSE: PRSP) will provide information technology services and acquisition support to the…