Latest "Senate Armed Services" stories

Senators back 5.2% pay raise for troops, but not other salary boosts

House plans for salary boosts for junior enlisted troops were replaced in the Senate by plans to study the issue.

By Leo Shane III

3 months ago

Defense bill work ramps up, but Senate keeps debate out of public view

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of June 19, 2023.

By Leo Shane III

4 months ago

House lawmakers back plans for biggest military pay raise in 22 years

Troops would get a 5.2% boost in basic pay under a plan unveiled Monday.

By Leo Shane III

4 months ago

Committee votes on major defense policy bill expected in May

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 1, 2023.

By Leo Shane III

5 months ago

This week in Congress: More scrutiny for troubled vets records program

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 24, 2023.

By Leo Shane III

6 months ago

This week in Congress: NDAA, defense budget drafts on the horizon

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 17, 2023.

By Leo Shane III

6 months ago

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