Congress · 117th Congress
Omnibus includes $183 million to make Humvees safer to drive
Still, the inclusion of the funding is a victory for military vehicle safety advocates.
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Congress · 117th Congress
China-UAE ties raise US technology safety questions for lawmakers
In the late 1990s, the United States courted the UAE and sold it a batch of F-16 jets that were even more advanced than what the U.S. Air Force flew at the time.
Congress · 117th Congress
Bipartisan blowback for Biden’s quashing of jet transfer to Ukraine
So are you saying the only reason that the Department of Defense is against providing MiGs to Ukraine is that you know better than them what they need to defend themselves?” Portman asked.
Congress · 117th Congress
Sweeping new veterans benefits bill readied for House vote
fires in the Gulf War, open air burn pits in Afghanistan or other instances.
Congress · 117th Congress
Russian threat is forcing a rewrite of US defense plans
“I imagine there is some rewriting going on for the NSS and NDS right now to reflect that reality.” Does Ukraine portend more war?
Congress · 117th Congress
Bipartisan support builds for Ukraine aid package
“My colleagues and I are carefully monitoring the situation and stand ready to provide assistance both to our Ukrainian partners and to our allies in Central and Eastern Europe as they confront this
Congress · 117th Congress
Lawmakers united in outrage over Putin’s ‘unprovoked’ invasion of Ukraine
“We also are going to need to, I think, dramatically escalate the sanctions that we place on Russia for this act of naked aggression by the Kremlin dictator.
Congress · 117th Congress
Putin won’t stop at Ukraine, key Republican lawmaker warns
Putin’s motivation, the Ohio Republican contended — and which Putin has stated publicly — is to reclaim for Russia all of the territory that once constituted the former Soviet Union.
Congress · 117th Congress
Senate starts recess without taking action on Ukraine-Russia crisis
This is a moment of peril for the lives and safety of millions of people, as well as for the foundation of the United Nations Charter and the rules-based international order that preserves stability worldwide
Congress · 117th Congress
Defense appropriations likely to exceed fiscal 2022 NDAA levels
for Republicans — as both parties keep the “framework” close to the vest for fear of angering this or that faction on and off the Hill.
Congress · 117th Congress
How Rep. Sean Casten went from ‘Licensed to Ill’ to climate policy pragmatist
the Clean Air Act.
Congress · 117th Congress
Norton, Larsen line up to replace DeFazio on House transportation panel
“Frankly, the Congress is so divided I’m not sure this is the time to make that kind of change, as badly as it is needed,” she said.
Congress · 117th Congress
After a true infrastructure year, focus turns to implementation
“I think the administration so far has really repeated the Obama move of the first year,” said Beth Osborne of Transportation for America, which advocates for transit.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
As Rep. Brenda Lawrence exits, Rep. Rashida Tlaib eyes new district
“My team and I are excited to campaign on our values of economic justice + clean air and water, making sure our government is run by the people and not large corporations, and bringing every voice to the
Congress · 117th Congress
Lawmakers push for surprise billing changes as law takes effect
The law that took effect Saturday calls for an arbitration process that is based on the median in-network rate for a service. Insurers argue this was Congress’ intent.
Congress · 117th Congress
Former Sen. Johnny Isakson, a beloved figure on Capitol Hill, dies at age 76
Isakson, a veteran in the Georgia Air National Guard from 1966-72, sat on the Veterans Affairs Committee since his arrival in the Senate.
Congress · 117th Congress
Airline executives defend use of payroll support amid pandemic
While the airline has more pilots and flight attendants per flight block than it has in the past, “in this environment … it’s difficult to get people to pick up extra time is what we’re finding.”
Congress · 117th Congress
Senators question Biden nominee on fighting China and Russia
“I know that strategy was driven by affordability, but in my view, this probably does not make strategic sense now, given the activity, investments, and behavior of China and Russia,” Rounds said
Congress · 117th Congress
Defense bill nixes sanctions on Jamal Khashoggi’s killers
One of the six legislative proposals was weakened, while five of them were completely deleted with only this explanation in the report accompanying the measure: “The agreement does not include this
Congress · 117th Congress
Senate votes to allow Saudi ‘defensive’ arms sale to proceed
“This proposed FMS [Foreign Military Sale] case would replenish Saudi Arabia’s existing inventory of air-to-air missiles,” the White House said in a statement of administration policy.