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Federal watchdog to investigate Osprey’s safety record after crash
Lawmakers asked the Government Accountability Office to look into the fleet's history in December.
Pentagon shakeup means more civilian oversight for special operations
A more empowered assistant defense secretary now has a direct line to the SECDEF to talk special operations.
Senate VA committee gets an ‘F’ in oversight
The Senate Veterans Affairs Committee got an “F” grade from on the Lugar Center’s Congressional Oversight Hearing Index.
By Alyk Russell Kenlan
It’s time for a third special operations revolution
To have strong civilian oversight of special operations forces, Congress should establish a Department of Special Operations in Washington and appoint a secretary of special operations, says the author of this commentary.
By David Maxwell
VA plans will ‘take far too long’ to address sexual harassment
Government surveys show that the Department of Veterans Affairs has a pervasive sexual harassment problem.
By Jessie Bur
House panel isn’t giving defense industry all the COVID aid it wants
The aid falls short of the “lower double-digit billions” Pentagon officials say defense firms will claim.
By Joe Gould
Congressman calls on watchdogs to check reopening safety measures
U.S. Representative Gerry E. Connolly, D-Va., has called on agency inspectors general to ensure that plans to bring employees back to work meet best practices for worker safety.
By Jessie Bur
Key debate on military protest response, budget priorities set to happen behind closed doors on Capitol Hill
House Armed Services Committee leaders had hoped to have more visible hearings on the issues this week.
House Armed Services Committee, Pentagon clash over Esper and Milley testimony
HASC chairman Rep. Adam Smith requested the two appear next week to explain comments and actions from the past week.
By Aaron Mehta
Lawmakers blast White House for blocking oversight of coronavirus equipment shortages at VA hospitals
The panel says numerous documents regarding hospital problems are being withheld by administration officials.
F-35 program on track to replace Turkey, say Pentagon officials
The U.S. has found alternate suppliers for all but a dozen components Turkey is producing for the F-35.
By Joe Gould