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Syndicate This PageEPA Unlikely to Limit Perchlorate in Tap Water
The Environmental Protection Agency, under pressure from the White House and the Pentagon, is poised to rule as early as today that it will not set a drinking-water safety standard for perchlorate, a component of rocket fuel that has been linked to thyroid problems in pregnant women, newborns and...
Pentagon: Tanker Bids Differed by $3 Billion
The Pentagon's top weapons buyer said the proposed aerial refueling tankers from both Northrop Grumman and Boeing were "technically outstanding" but differed by almost $3 billion on price.
Pentagon Procurement Headlines
Pentagon approves spy satellite program (AP, September 17, 2008; 9:09 PM)
Pentagon hands tanker tangle to next president (Reuters, September 10, 2008; 7:04 PM)
Pentagon hands tanker tangle to next president (Reuters, September 10, 2008; 7:04 PM)
Pentagon to Delay Tanker Decision: Decision Punted to Next Administration (Post, September 11, 2008; Page D01)
Tanker Bid Moves Toward Endgame: Boeing, Northrop Maneuver for Pentagon Deal (Post, August 29, 2008; Page D01)
Boeing Says It Might Exit Tanker Bidding: Citing New Terms, It Seeks More Time (Post, August 22, 2008; Page A02)
Money as a Weapon: A modest program to put cash in Iraqis' hands stretches its mandate with big projects. (Post, August 11, 2008; Page A01)
Tanker Bidding To Be Reopened: Gates Halts Northrop Award (Post, July 10, 2008; Page D01)
The Pentagon's Procurement Problem: Flawed Tanker Contract Is Part of Persistent Pattern, Analysts Say (Post, June 20, 2008; Page D01)
Pentagon Overseer Calls for Larger Staff: Inspector General Says That Shortages Leave Spending Largely Unchecked (Post, June 1, 2008; Page A11)
Spending On Iraq Poorly Tracked: Audit Faults Accounting for $15 Billion in Work (Post, May 23, 2008; Page D01)
Flying (and Bidding) Solo (By Dov S. Zakheim and Ronald T. Kadish, April 28, 2008; Page A15)
Reliability, Cost of U.S. Forces' Standard Rifle Under Scrutiny (Post, April 27, 2008; Page A11)
War Funding Bill Will Put Pelosi's Strength to the Test (Post, April 20, 2008; Page A10)
GAO Blasts Weapons Budget: Cost Overruns Hit $295 Billion (Post, April 1, 2008; Page A01)
Cost Nearly Doubles For Marine One Fleet: Production of Craft Has Been Delayed (Post, March 17, 2008; Page A01)
KBR Faulted on Water Provided to Soldiers (Post, March 11, 2008; Page D01)
Outrage Is Wasted on Boeing's Snub by the Air Force (By Steven Pearlstein, March 7, 2008; Page D01)
Congress Threatens To Pull Funding for Air Force Tankers (Post, March 6, 2008; Page D01)
China's Military Budget Reported at $59 Billion: Sharp Buildup Raises Concern in U.S. (Post, March 5, 2008; Page A17)
Boeing Loses Bid to Build Tankers to Its Rival (Post, March 1, 2008; Page D01)
Northrop Grumman to Build Tankers for Air Force (Post, February 29, 2008; 5:35 PM)
Defense Honors Service in War on Terrorism (By Stephen Barr, February 27, 2008; Page D04)
AFTER THE TROOPS: Civilian Response Corps Gains Ground (Post, February 15, 2008; Page A19)
Muscular Defense Plan Buoys Contractors: Proposed Budget Would Benefit Area Companies (Post, February 11, 2008; Page D01)
No Funds in Bush Budget For Troop-Benefits Plan: He Made Proposal in January Speech (Post, February 9, 2008; Page A01)
Getting Past Nowhere On Budget (By Steven Pearlstein, February 6, 2008; Page D01)
White House Requests $515 Billion for the Pentagon: Additional $70 Billion Is Sought to Fund Wars (Post, February 5, 2008; Page A12)
Feeding Those Who Serve (Post, January 28, 2008; Page A19)
A New Arms Race in the Gulf? (Post, January 21, 2008; Page A13)
The Long and Winding Road (Post, January 7, 2008; Page A15)
Millions in Earmarks Purchase Little of Use (Post, December 29, 2007; Page A01)
Wars Cost $15 Billion a Month, GOP Senator Says (Post, December 27, 2007; Page A07)
Va. Firm's War Gear Includes Tourniquets: Innovation Tested for Military Use (Post, December 27, 2007; Page D04)
House Nears Approval of Domestic Spending Bill (Post, December 18, 2007; Page A03)
Lawmakers Urge the Pentagon to Delay Furloughs (By Stephen Barr, December 13, 2007; Page D04)
Democrats Bow to Bush's Demands in House Spending Bill: Billions Trimmed From New Requests (Post, December 13, 2007; Page A03)
Pentagon Prepares for Layoffs in Budget Standoff (By Stephen Barr, December 12, 2007; Page D04)
The Army's $200 Billion Makeover: March to Modernize Proves Ambitious and Controversial (Post, December 7, 2007; Page A01)
Pentagon Says 200,000 Workers Could Receive Pink Slips for Christmas (By Stephen Barr, December 5, 2007; Page D04)
Armored Vehicle Cut Threatens Industry (AP, December 4, 2007; 6:17 PM)
Pentagon May Support Air Force Bid for More F-22 Fighters (Post, December 4, 2007; Page D06)
Marines to Cut Armored Vehicle Orders (AP, November 30, 2007; 4:46 PM)
Marines to Cut Armored Vehicle Orders (AP, November 30, 2007; 2:40 AM)
Pentagon Warns of Civilian Layoffs If Congress Delays War Funding: Democrats Are Firm on Link to Troop Withdrawals From Iraq (Post, November 21, 2007; Page A03)
Bush Veto Sets Up Clash on Budget: Democrats Make War-Funds Threat (Post, November 14, 2007; Page A01)
'Hidden Costs' Double Price Of Two Wars, Democrats Say (Post, November 13, 2007; Page A14)
Congress Passes Pentagon Non-War Budget (AP, November 8, 2007; 11:34 PM)
Gates to Press China on Iran Nukes (AP, November 4, 2007; 3:34 AM)
A Contractor, Charity And Magnet for Federal Earmarks (Post, November 2, 2007; Page A01)
Army Needs 1,400 Contract Officers: Independent Panel Says Shortfall in Expertise Contributes to Waste, Fraud (Post, November 2, 2007; Page D03)
Bush Asks Congress For $46 Billion More In War Funding: Democrats Vow a Wait and a Fight (Post, October 23, 2007; Page A04)
Waxman: Blackwater May Owe Back Taxes: Status of Employees Is Challenged (Post, October 23, 2007; Page D01)
Pentagon Submits Budget, And Services Ask for More: Air Force Lobbying for C-17s Raises Questions (Post, October 16, 2007; Page A01)
Procurement Official Questioned About No-Work Deal Found Dead (Post, October 16, 2007; Page A06)
Pentagon: No Signs of Turkish Offensive (AP, October 12, 2007; 6:12 PM)
'If you don't go after the network, you're never going to stop these guys. Never.' (Post, October 3, 2007; Page A01)
Air Force Arranged No-Work Contract: Experts Question Official's Deal With Nonprofit (Post, October 1, 2007; Page A01)
Increase In War Funding Sought: $42 Billion Boost Would Raise 2008 Total to $190 Billion (Post, September 27, 2007; Page A01)
Army to Probe $3 Billion of Contracts in Iraq (Post, August 30, 2007; Page D08)
U.S. Falters In Bid to Boost Iraqi Business: Few Products Sold To American Firms (Post, August 24, 2007; Page A01)
Defense Agency Proposes Outsourcing More Spying: Contracts Worth $1 Billion Would Set Record (Post, August 19, 2007; Page A03)
Italy Probe Unearths Huge Iraq Arms Deal (AP, August 12, 2007; 3:28 PM)
U.S. Pays Millions In Cost Overruns For Security in Iraq (Post, August 12, 2007; Page A01)
House Approves $460B Pentagon Budget (AP, August 5, 2007; 5:30 AM)
Budget for 'Surge' Is Hill Topic: Pentagon Official Talks of Extension (Post, August 1, 2007; Page A12)
White House Eyes Bomb Resistant Vehicles (AP, July 31, 2007; 8:34 PM)
Defense Earnings Continue To Soar: War, Technology Drive Up Spending (Post, July 30, 2007; Page D01)
Bush to Congress: Finish Defense Budget (AP, July 26, 2007; 5:24 PM)
Armaments And Investments: Stock in Niche Defense Firms Soars in Wartime (Post, July 15, 2007; Page F01)
Armored Vehicles Chronically Late: Inspector General Faults No-Bid Deals (Post, July 12, 2007; Page D01)
Congressional Agency Predicts War Costs Will Climb (Post, July 11, 2007; Page A05)
Report: Wars Cost US $12 Billion a Month (AP, July 9, 2007; 9:38 PM)
Government Short of Contracting Officers: Officials Struggle to Keep Pace With Rapidly Increasing Defense Spending (Post, July 5, 2007; Page E08)
Defense Deputy Says Management Is Just Fine, Thank You Very Much (By Stephen Barr, June 27, 2007; Page D04)
Angler the Cheney vice presidency: 'A Different Understanding With the President' (Post, June 24, 2007; Page A01)
Pentagon Accuses China of Deception (AP, June 13, 2007; 2:52 PM)
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