The Pentagon’s Loopholes: Big Enough to Fly a Bomber Through
The Pentagon’s budget gimmicks are set to continue as the Air Force finalizes massive contract for the Long-Range Strike Bomber, writes Sarah Tully in this op-ed for The National Interest.
Press & In the News on Pentagon Budget
Angela Canterbury Quoted in The Hill’s Overnight Defense
Angela Canterbury was quoted on President Obama’s veto of the National Defense Authorization Act in The Hill’s overnight defense round-up.
Obama Is Right to Veto Defense Authorization Bill
Our statement on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which was sent to the President on Tuesday night.
Sarah Tully for The Hill: The Syria Snafu
Research and Policy Assistant Sarah Tully published this op-ed in The Hill on the $500 million program that resulted in only a few trained Syrian soldiers.
National Journal: John Isaacs Quoted on Missile Defense
Senate’s biggest defense hawk isn’t pushing as hard as his House counterparts are for more robust nuclear development and missile defense. John Isaacs weighs in for the National Journal.
Letter to Congress Opposing Abuse of Sea-Based Deterrence Fund
Allowing for submarines to be paid for through the Sea-Based Deterrence Fund could drive up defense spending.
Angela Canterbury Quoted in Press Release on Anti-Nuclear Terror Legislation
“It took a decade, but Congress has finally passed legislation vital to global efforts to prevent and punish nuclear terrorism,” said Executive Director Angela Canterbury.
The ‘All the Above’ Strategy: Greg Terryn and John Isaacs in The Hill
Congress’ “all the above” strategy is the budgetary equivalent of trying to drive 50 miles with 25 miles worth of gas and the Pentagon will not be happy with the results.
The House is Reckless and Senate is Secretive on Slushy Defense Spending
Press statement issued following the House approval of its version of the FY16 NDAA.
Organizations Support Quigley Amendment to Energy and Water Appropriations
We are writing to urge your support of the Quigley Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2016 Energy and Water Appropriations Act, H.R. 2028. This amendment would save taxpayers $167 million by maintaining the acquisition schedule for the nuclear-armed cruise missile nuclear warhead at the Fiscal Year 2015 request. The savings would go toward deficit reduction.