Defense and Veterans

Republicans lead effort to make birth control available over-the-counter

Birth control could be sold over-the-counter without a prescription under legislation introduced this week by U.S. Reps. Barbara Comstock (R-VA)…

7 years ago

Daines introduces bipartisan bill to bring transparency to NextGen implementation

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) would be required to better measure performance goals for new technology being integrated into the…

7 years ago

Ernst calls on president to address terrorism in Latin America

The United States can’t ignore emerging terror threats in Latin America as ISIS eyes global expansion, U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst…

8 years ago

Issa bill allowing local control of sober living homes gains support

The mayor of San Juan Capistrano, California, became the third government official to support legislation that U.S. Rep. Darrell Issa…

8 years ago

VA Inspector General to investigate wait lists at Gardner, Johnson’s request

U.S. Sens. Cory Gardner (R-CO) and Ron Johnson (R-WI) recently welcomed news that the Inspector General of the Department of…

8 years ago

Ernst pushes for more comprehensive efforts to counter violent extremism

After the White House’s release of an updated plan for local authorities to combat extremism, U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA)…

8 years ago

Upton, Walden raise concerns about independence of FCC watchdog

In response to reports of disclosure of non-public information, U.S. Reps. Fred Upton (R-MI) and Greg Walden (R-OR) raised concerns…

8 years ago

Hurd bill would help veterans transition into civilian public safety careers

During a roundtable discussion in San Antonio on Friday with local law enforcers, U.S. Rep. Will Hurd (R-TX) announced legislation…

8 years ago

President signs Upton bill enabling National Guard, Air Force remote flight programs to advance

President Barack Obama signed bipartisan legislation into law last week that U.S. Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI) led to update and…

8 years ago

Poliquin pushes for full funding of destroyer shipbuilding program at Bath Iron Works

U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin (R-ME) pushed for critical funding on Wednesday for the DDG-51 AEGIS Destroyer program at Bath Iron…

8 years ago

This website uses cookies.