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Secretary Gates talked shortly about the operations in Iraq, but focused on those in Afghanistan. He talked about the development of infrastructure, the reasons why insurgency attacks had…

Budget Committee Chairman John Spratt talked about war costs, the president’s new request for $196 billion for Iraq and Afghanistan military operations, and a new report from the…

Witnesses testified about a Congressional Budget Office report that indicated that counterterrorism efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan could reach $2.5 trillion over the next ten years. They also…

A hearing was held on security challenges involving Pakistan. Topics included: concerns regarding terrorist operations within Pakistan and along the Afghanistan border; internal instability…

The House Armed Services Committee held a hearing on the Government Accountability Office’s report on the performance record of the Iraqi government. David Walker testified about operations…

Witnesses testified about the long-term impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita will have on the federal budget, including the waste and poor decision-making in the initial response, and a…

The House Budget Committee held a hearing on the costs of military operations and reconstruction in Iraq and Afghanistan. They also talked about troop strength, readiness, and equipment…

The Senate Budget Committee held a hearing on the nomination of former Rep. Jim Nussle to be director of the Office of Management and Budget. Mr. Nussle was introduced by Senator Grassley…

The House Armed Services Committee held a hearing titled “Upholding the Principle of Habeas Corpus for Detainees.” Witnesses testified about the operation of military commissions at…

Senate Budget Committee Chairman Kent Conrad and House Budget Committee Chairman John Spratt held a press conference to talk about the mid-session budget review from the Office of…

Witnesses testified before the House Armed Services Committee on the range of potential military and national security challenges the U.S. faced in the immediate and near-to-mid term.…

Witnesses testified about the development and training of Iraqi security forces. Among the issues they addressed were equipment and personnel readiness, operation of U.S. military…