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The article presents a summary of appropriations legislation during the first session of the 112th U.S. Congress. These include HR 1473--PL 112-10, HR-2112--PL 112-55, and HR 2219, HR 2055--PL 112-74. According to the author, Congress approved a package that included the remaining spending for 11 of the appropriations bills for the 2011 fiscal year and a full-year appropriation for the Department of Defense.

Focuses on the support for a defense appropriations bill by the U.S. Congress. Eagerness of the Senate to advance the bill to U.S. President George W. Bush; Efforts of U.S. Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld to create transformation programs to improve the military; Benefits of the bill to military operations of the Pentagon; Information on several non-defense riders carried by the bill.

Reports on the concerns of the U.S. Congress on the fiscal 2005 defense authorization markups. Aim of the U.S. Department of Defense for the Army; Facts about the budget for war supplementals; Information on the spending priorities for defense systems; Plan on military base closures. INSET: Authorizers Seek to Re-Establish Influence on Defense Spending.

Offers a status report on the major defense and foreign policy issues before the 103rd Congress. Defense spending; B-2 `stealth' bomber; Military pay raise; C-17 cargo plane; Defense conversion; Base closings; Chemical Weapons Convention; Foreign aid; State Department authorization.

Deals with various issues that will be discussed by the United States (US) Congress for the year 2000 session. Missile threat from North Korea; Destruction of the Mars Climate Orbiter controlled by JPL; Budget for the US Department of Defense.

The article reports the occurrences of discussions regarding the 2020 defense budget in the U.S. Congress with regard to the effectiveness of a bigger military spending. It offers information on the report titled "Quality over quantity: U.S. military strategy and spending in the Trump years" by authors Michael E. O'Hanlon and James N. Miller. It also outlines the efforts being pursued to improve Army recruitment in the country.

The article examines the fiscal 2019 budget request for the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) which is described as one of the largest military spending proposals ever submitted to Congress. The request is asking for a base budget of 597.1 billion U.S. dollars, as well as an overseas contingency operations budget of 89 billion dollars, which would add 47 billion dollars to the 2018 DOD budget request. The 2019 budget calls for increased spending in military electronics.

The article considers the appointment of former U.S. Senator Chuck Hagel as Secretary of Defense by President Barack Obama. Hagel's ability to manage planned reductions in appropriations for the Department of Defense is considered. Hagel's testimony a confirmation hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee is examined as an indication of possible conflict between Congress and the Defense Department.

The article discusses the U.S. defense budgeting process, arguing that the system in which the U.S. Congress approves the budget and spending plans of the U.S. Department of Defense is overly complicated and does not allow the country to respond adequately to threats. The author argues that the budget process needs to be fixed and provides suggestions on biennial budgeting.

The article discusses the funding of defense research and development programs by the U.S. Congress and the U.S. Department of Defense. Programs including the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program, the Medium Extended Air Defense System (Meads), and the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) are examined. The article concludes that due to reduced funding the Defense Department will need to make cuts to programs.

Reports that the United States Congress has joined business in demanding the Department of Defense rein in financial mismanagement. Castigation of defense finances; Documentary evidence of Pentagon mismanagement in a report by the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee.

In this article the author reflects upon challenges that will be faced by the U.S. government in taking measures to reduce its federal defense budget. She states that the Department of Defense (DoD) being the biggest employer in the U.S., will make it hard for the government to reduce its military spending and mentions about the high salaries that are given to federal employees. She also comments upon the wrong military spending policies of the Congress.

The article offers information on the practice of U.S. Congress to tap funds from U.S. Department of Defense to fund various medical researches as part of Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program. According to analyst Laura Peterson of Taxpayers for Common Sense, the program is an example of earmark and its take money from the Defense on their needed functions. It adds that most medical research does not help the military.

The article focuses on the proposed budget request sent by U.S. President Barack Obama to the Congress to fund the Department of Defense (DoD) in fiscal year 2017 (FY2017). Topics discussed include the increased budget aims to procure sever ships and will increase the battle force, the plan to invest for two Navy MQ-4C TRITON unmanned maritime surveillance and patrol aircraft, and the proposed budget of the Department of the U.S. Navy (DoN).

Presents a tabular representation of the status of several appropriation bills at the U.S. Congress as of August 5, 2005. Agriculture; Defense; Homeland Security.

Reports on the reductions made by the U.S. Congress to the funding requests for the transformation programs of the U.S. Department of Defense. Information on the programs of the Pentagon which are affected by the budget cuts; Remarks from Representative Jerry Lewis (R-Calif.), chairman of the U.S. House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, on the decision of the appropriators to cut the budget of the government agency; Effect of the war operations in Iraq and Afghanistan on the development of new military technologies.

The article provides an overview of interaction of the military with the U.S. Congress during congressional hearings. Topics discussed during hearings are funding requests by the Department of Defense (DoD) and sequestration cuts under the Budget Control Act of 2011 and Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013. The author cites the responsibilities of combatant commanders and raises concern over the U.S. citizenry's unawareness of the congressional deliberations on the federal budget and national debt.

The author reflects on the White House's annual release of budget proposals to the U.S. Congress. Topics discussed include a brief description of the current political atmosphere in the U.S. government, the author's assessment on the 2016 budget proposal of U.S. President Barack Obama, and the basic negotiation techniques employed by the U.S. Department of Defense in its budget proposal.

The article reports that the U.S. Congress only has 28 working days to pass the budget of the Department of Defense (DoD) before the elections on November 4, 2014.

Focuses on the budget allotted for defense in the United States proposed by President Bill Clinton and Congress. Pentagon's redefinition of the nature of external threat; Breakdown of the budget allotted for defense; Moves made by the Republicans and the Administration relating to the issue; Republican Senator John McCain's rejection of the proposed defense spending. INSET: Ten boondoggles ripe for the knife..

Presents updates concerning several bills approved by the United States (US) Congress for the year 2000. Appropriations bill for the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); Authorization bill of the US Defense Department; Budget for the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

The article reports that the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) program in the U.S. has survived budget cut. Congress has been asked by the U.S. Department of Defense for 244 million U.S. dollars for the JLTV program in 2012, but it will only provide 134 million U.S. dollars. The Senate appropriators voted to stop the JLTV program. In response, the Army and Marines agreed to let the vehicles' weight increase by 2,000 pounds to 14,000 pounds, reducing the need for costly lightweight materials.

The author reflects on reducing government spending as the priority of the 112th U.S. Congress. According to him, cutting spending and debt requires a review of every federal program and department, including the U.S. Defense Department. He cites a report released by National Guard Bureau chief General Craig R. McKinley in which he claims that the service is a great value for the U.S. with its domestic support missions, overseas defense missions, and ability to do them cost-effectively.

This section offers news briefs on the U.S. Congress as of October 2009. Both the House of Representatives and the Senate have approved Continuing Resolution (C.R.) 62-38 which maintains the flow of money in federal agencies for the first month of fiscal 2010. The 636 billion dollar-fiscal 2010 defense appropriations bill is nearing its passage in the Senate as a veto threat was not issued by the administration of President Barack Obama. Senate Democrats have launched their campaign for a climate-change bill.

This section presents news on the U.S. Congress as reported in several journals. Democratic lawmakers and President Barack Obama do not agree over the issue of closing the U.S. detention facility in Guantanamo, Cuba. Legislation that would place new restrictions on credit card fees has been slated for signing by Obama on May 22, 2009. Work has been completed by Congress on a bill that would revise the way the Pentagon purchases its weapons.

This article discusses the decisions made by U.S. Defence Secretary Robert Gates regarding the 2009 budget for his department. The prioritisation of readiness for low intensity conflict that relies on greater numbers of combat troops and predator drones is considered. The criticism of this plan by the defence industry and the U.S. Congress is considered.

The article presents an update on the U.S. Congress in the second week of September 2008. The Congress returned on session on September 8 to discuss the economic stimulus, spending and energy legislation. House Democratic leaders are proposing to open more federal waters to oil and natural-gas production. The Senate began considering its fiscal 2009 Defense authorization bill but with slower debate due to partisan disagreement over which amendments should be allowed.

A chart that shows the status of appropriations by the 110th U.S. Congress as of July 11, 2008 is presented, including appropriations for the Departments of Agriculture, Defense and Homeland Security.

The article looks at legislative efforts in the U.S. Congress related to defense under the leadership of Senate Panel Chairman Daniel K. Inouye and House Panel Chairman John P. Murtha. Discussed are legislative efforts on weapons programs, spending on the Army's Future Combat Systems and purchase of planes based on a modified Airbus jetliner.

The article focuses on the 2008 Department of Defense (DoD) budget considered by the U.S. Congress for national defense for the fiscal year 2008. The strongest emphasis presented by Air Force Secretary Michael W. Wynne and Air Force Chief of Staff General T. Michael Moseley is on current coalition military operations, major equipment recapitalization for strategic airlift capabilities and Total Force Integration among the Active Duty, Reserve and Air National Guard.

The article reports on the inclusion of the Defense spending bill in the fiscal 2007 appropriations bill approved by the U.S. Congress in September 2006. Programs in departments and agencies covered by the appropriations bills that were not enacted by fiscal 2007 will be funded by the spending bill. The House of Representatives approved all bills except the funding for the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education departments. The Congress failed to complete regular spending measures on time.

The article presents updates on the final passage of the fiscal 2007 Defense authorization bill in the U.S. Congress. House Speaker Dennis Hastert and Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman John Warner were deadlocked over whether unrelated legislation should be attached. Hastert was insisting on attaching measures to the authorization bill that would strengthen security at federal courthouses and that would make it easier to detain and deport illegal immigrant gang members.

The article reports on the status of the fiscal 2007 Defense and Homeland Security appropriations bills in the U.S. Congress. Republicans agreed to transfer $4 billion from defense accounts into social programs on the Defense spending bill. The Homeland Security spending bill was delayed over a provision that would allow U.S. citizens to import lower-priced prescription drugs across the Canadian borders.

The article reports on the failure of the U.S. House-Senate conferees to reach a final compromise on the unresolved issues in the fiscal 2007 Defense authorization bill. House Armed Services Committee Chairman Duncan Hunter and Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman John Warner remained in negotiations over a provision that would allow military chaplains to pray in the name of Jesus Christ. The issue was considered the biggest barrier to completing conference negotiations.

Provides information on the status of appropriations bills passed in the U.S. Congress as of May 26, 2006. Agriculture; Defense; Supplemental Fiscal 2006 Appropriations.

The article looks at the controversies surrounding the military spending of the administration of U.S. President George W. Bush for the Iraqi and Afghan wars. It is speculated that the president will send his fiscal 2007 defense budget request to the Congress and will follow it with a request for a supplemental appropriation. Under the Constitution, the legislature controls public expenditure. Other options available for lawmakers to finance the war is to raise the taxes or pay for it with savings in other parts of the Department of Defense budget.

The article presents an update on the fiscal 2006 appropriations bills in the U.S. Congress as of December 2005. The Labor-Health and Human Services appropriations bill was defeated on November 17 by a 209-224 vote. The bill was controversial due to the decision of appropriators to remove all earmarked projects to boost spending on other programs. Passage of the Defense spending bill could be complicated due to a provision allowing drilling in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska.

The section presents updates on the status of several bills in both chambers of the U.S. Congress as of November 18, 2005. Included are the Abortion Notification bill, Anti-terrorism Reauthorization bill, Asbestos Claims Compensation bill, Eminent Domain Limits bill, Budget Reconciliation bill, and Defense Authorization bill.

The article reports on the dispute over a provision that would forbid cruel and inhumane treatment of military detainees on the fiscal 2006 U.S. Department of Defense appropriations bill in the U.S. The provision was sponsored by U.S. Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.). The administration of U.S. President George W. Bush has threatened to veto any bill that contains the McCain provision. The U.S. Congress demands for the completion of the bill.

Provides information on several appropriations bills to be completed by the U.S. Congress before its Thanksgiving recess in 2005. Defense; Military Construction; Foreign Operations.

Presents a tabular representation of the status of several bills passed at the U.S. Congress as of November 4, 2005. Agriculture; Defense; Homeland Security.

Presents a tabular representation of status of several appropriation bills in the U.S. Congress as of October 28, 2005. Agriculture; Defense; Homeland Security.

Focuses on the efforts of the U.S. Congress in supporting the U.S. Department of Defense by increasing the budget for the department in the fiscal spending bill. Background on the fiscal 2005 spending bill; Reaction of legislators to the decision of the government to use emergency spending measures to fund predictable military expenses; Amount to be allocated for the Defense programs under House Appropriations subcommittee allocations announced on May 5, 2005; Controversial issues being faced by Defense appropriators.

Presents an update on the status of appropriation bill in the U.S. 109th Congress as of May 6, 2005. Agriculture; Defense; Homeland Security.

Presents tabular representations of the status of several appropriations bills in the second session of the 108th Congress in the U.S. Agriculture; Defense; Energy and Water Development.