The budget deal can’t come at the expense of defense production
"In an era defined by peer conflict, America must prioritize the ability to innovate and build at scale," argues Douglas Birkey of the Mitchell Institute.
Less bad does not mean good: Why the budget deal is bad for defense
Bryan McGrath argues that while a debt deal was necessary, it falls far short of a win for the US military.
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Why the budget deal is good news for defense — with one key exception
AEI's Elaine McCusker, former Pentagon comptroller, argues the Biden-McCarthy compromise is a positive sign, but there's work to be done.
Debt default would hurt troops, US military’s ‘reputation,’ US defense leaders warn
"China, right now describes us in their open speeches...as a declining power," Gen. Mark Milley said "Defaulting on the debt will only reinforce that thought and embolden China and increase risk to the United States."
Thornberry Predicts CR Through ‘At Least December’
ARLINGTON: The “disheartened” chairman of the House Armed Services Committee predicted this morning that Congress will once again miss its October 1st deadline to pass a federal budget, leaving the government on a stopgap Continuing Resolution “until at least December.” [UPDATE: Late Wednesday, President Trump blindsided GOP leaders by agreeing with Democrats on a CR through […]
Debt Limits, General Dynamics, & Beyond: Defense Industry Braces For Sequester
WASHINGTON: While the House has voted to extend the debt limit to May, the automatic federal spending cuts called sequestration still loom $90 billion large, half that bill for the Pentagon alone. Yet, as fourth quarter earnings calls begin, the defense industry and its stock values remain remarkably resilient. What gives? Or rather, what isn’t […]
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Against Integrity: Why A More Corrupt Congress Could’ve Fixed The Fiscal Cliff
[Updated] WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA: Happy New Year, America. To start 2013 off wrong, we have a deal to fix the “fiscal cliff” that actually only solves a third of it. This is where four decades of Congressional reform have gotten us. The corrupt old boys’ club of the past would have done better. Where exactly do […]