General James Mattis (Retired) spoke about a number of topics at his confirmation hearing, including U.S.-NATO relations, Russia, U.S. intelligence reliability, the defense budget, and military readiness. On NATO,…
27,643 viewsFormer defense and foreign policy officials talked about cuts to the U.S. defense budget, maintaining national security, and modernizing the military budget. Among the topics they addressed…
752 viewsFormer Senator Chuck Hagel testified on his nomination to be secretary of Defense. Among the topics he addressed were military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, his opinions and votes on…
6,719 viewsWitnesses testified about additional security spending for the coming fiscal year. Among the topics they addressed were operations against global terrorism, the department of defense’s role…
37 viewsSecretary Perry and General Shalikashvili participated in a military award ceremony honoring Senator Nunn for “...outstanding service as chairman, ranking member, and member of the Senate Armed…
62 viewsThe Senate agreed to the conference report on H.R. 2521, which made appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1992. The Senate began…
View in Congressional Chronicle80 viewsMembers of the Senate debated S. 1507, the National Defense Authorization Act. A provision in the bill mandates the creation of a 15-member commission assigned to study regulations on women…
141 viewsHighlights of Senate debate on S. 578, a bill providing funds to pay for the cost of the Persian Gulf war. The bill also providing for continued accounting of the cost of the war to…
28 viewsRetired Air Force General David Jones and retired Admiral William Crowe appeared before the Senate Armed Services Committee where both counselled patience in maintaining economic sanctions…
60 viewsSenate Democrats challenged President Bush’s Persian Gulf policy and questioned the need for immediate offensive military action to drive Iraqi forces from Kuwait. Senators demanded a greater role in…
131 viewsSenator Mitchell, Senate majority leader, Senator Pell, chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, and Senator Nunn, chairman of the Armed Services Committee, spoke with reporters about…
45 viewsSenate Armed Services Committee held hearing looking at the funding and progress of the B-2 Bomber program. Air Force Secretary Donald Rice testified to the committee on the funding and…
64 viewsA Forum hosted by Progressive Policy Institute - “After the Cold War: U.S. Defense Policy in Transition.” The panel discussed the need for a transitional defense policy from the Cold War…
40 viewsWitnesses testified about recent events in the Persian Gulf. Defense Department officials answered questions concerning current concerns about the military budget being reviewed for…
172 viewsThe Senate passed S. 2884, making appropriations for the Department of Defense for FY91 after adopting the Bingaman and Warner amendments and rejecting the Bumpers and Kerry amendments. The…
View in Congressional Chronicle96 viewsThe Senate continued consideration of S. 2884, for appropriations for the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy for 1991.
View in Congressional Chronicle72 viewsThe Senate debated and passed H.R. 5019, Energy and Water Appropriations for Fiscal Year 1991 and S. 2952, the Defense Authorization Bill for Fiscal Year 1991.
View in Congressional Chronicle83 viewsThe Senate Armed Services Comittee received testimony from the General Accounting Office and the Sandia Laboratory on the Navy investigation into the explosion aboard the USS Iowa.
1,062 viewsSecretary Cheney testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee and outlined the Defense Department’s proposed plan to cut $34.8 billion in purchases of sophisticated aircraft, including…
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