by ADC | Sep 15, 2019 | Congress/DoD, DC360, On Base
Pentagon officials acknowledged late last week that PFAS contamination cleanup costs are likely to exceed DOD’s original $2 billion estimate to mitigate the “forever chemical” problem impacting installations and communities across the country. Despite acknowledging an...
by ADC | Sep 11, 2019 | Congress/DoD, DC360, On Base
With Congress back in session, Armed Services Committee negotiators are aiming for quick approval of the fiscal 2020 National Defense Authorization Act even as notable differences in the House and Senate versions have not been resolved, according to Defense News....
by ADC | Jul 31, 2019 | Congress/DoD, DC360, On Base
A leading environmental advocacy organization recommends that Congress adopt a three-part approach in dealing with toxic PFAS contaminates in its upcoming fiscal 2020 National Defense Authorization Act conference negotiations, the Environmental Working Group (EWG)...
by ADC | Jul 28, 2019 | Congress/DoD, DC360, On Base
The GOP-led Senate is expected to take up the two-year comprehensive budget deal this week that includes $738 billion in fiscal 2020 defense spending even as significant numbers of House Republicans voted against the bill Thursday as too costly and lacking sufficient...
by ADC | Jul 23, 2019 | Congress/DoD, DC360, On Base
Congressional leaders are moving quickly to gather support and lift confidence for passage of the comprehensive two-year budget agreement the White House and Capitol Hill reached Monday afternoon, Politico reported Tuesday. The House, which is scheduled to adjourn...