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Budget sequestration would be a dagger to defense

Mar 7, 2012 Defense Drumbeat
In his most recent Sunday column in the Washington Post, Robert Samuelson repeats the refrain that sequestration would be devastating for our military. But more importantly, he goes further to warn that the threat of sequestration is in itself harmful and must be dealt with immediately.

Budget Chairman Paul Ryan Cautions Against Defense Cuts

Mar 7, 2012 Defense Drumbeat

This week at a hearing of House Budget Committee on the Department of Defense and the FY13 Budget Request, Chairman Paul Ryan delivered opening remarks in which he pushed the Obama administration to honestly confront the real drivers of our debt, rather than make deep cuts to America's defense capability. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Martin Dempsey, and Under Secretary of Defense Robert Hale were witnesses at the hearing.

Listening to the Advice Of Commanders On The Ground

Mar 7, 2012 Defense Drumbeat
In an interview on Fox News last week, retired four star and former Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, General Jack Keane was asked about comments President Obama made to ABC News claiming he listens to his commanders on the ground. General Keane responded by describing the three major recommendations made by top military commanders, all of which President Obama rejected. 

Surging in Afghanistan

China Meets American Defense Cuts with Steep Increases

Mar 5, 2012 Defense Drumbeat

The Washington Post reported on Sunday that China’s Communist Party rulers plan to boost military spending by 11 percent this year.  As a result, China’s public defense budget will pass the $100 billion mark for the first time.  In the past, DoD has estimated China’s true military spending is nearly double its acknowledged amounts.

Hearing Schedule for February 22 - March 2

Feb 22, 2012 Defense Drumbeat

1. Fiscal Year 2013 National Defense Authorization Budget Request from the Department of the Air Force
Full Committee
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 –10:00am –2118 Rayburn – Open

Witnesses:
The Honorable Michael B. Donley
Secretary of the Air Force

General Norton A. Schwartz, USAF
Chief of Staff
U. S. Air Force

Business Panel Meets to Discuss Challenges Within the Defense Industry

Feb 21, 2012 Press Release

McKeon Welcomes Congresswoman Speier to Committee

Feb 21, 2012 Press Release

Washington - The House Armed Services Committee welcomed its newest member Friday, as Congresswomen Jackie Speier (D-CA) was appointed to fill the seat vacated by Rep. Gabrielle Giffords.

Thirty Four Members of Congress Express Concern to President over Nuclear Reductions

Feb 21, 2012 Press Release
Washington – Rep. Howard P. "Buck" McKeon, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee and Rep. Mike Turner, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, wrote to President Obama today, responding to reports that the White House is exploring sweeping cuts to the US nuclear arsenal. Thirty two other Members joined McKeon and Turner in calling on the White House to further involve Congress in their strategic planning. 


"Congress Must Act Now on Defense Budget"

Feb 21, 2012 Defense Drumbeat

By Max Boot
Commentary Magazine

McKeon Statement on President's 2013 Budget Submission

Feb 13, 2012 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Rep. Howard P “Buck” McKeon, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following statement on the President’s budget for Fiscal Year 2013. 

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