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U.S. Senate Approves $631 Billion Defense Authorization Bill
The U.S. Senate voted 98-0 for a $631 billion defense bill that authorizes funding for weapons, aircraft, ships and submarines, and provides a 1.7 percent pay raise for U.S. military personnel. The fiscal year 2013 Defense Authorization bill also supports the phased withdrawal...
Posted on 12/5/2012 | -
Reed Speaks on the National Defense Authorization Act
Mr. President, I rise today in support of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013. I wish to commend the work of my colleagues on the committee, particularly Chairman Levin, who is here, and Ranking Member McCain, for their incredible diligence, dedication, and commitment to the men and women...
Posted on 11/29/2012 | -
Reed Restores Funding for Second Submarine in Senate Defense Bill
In an effort to maintain the readiness and strength of the Armed Forces and remain within budget constraints, the Senate Appropriations Committee unanimously approved a bipartisan $604.5 billion Defense Appropriations bill, which is consistent with the cuts directed by the Budget Control...
Posted on 8/2/2012 | -
Reed Restores Funding for Second Submarine in Senate Defense Bill
In an effort to maintain the readiness and strength of the Armed Forces and remain within budget constraints, the Senate Armed Services Committee unanimously approved a bipartisan $631.4 billion Defense Authorization bill, which is about $4 billion below the funding level in the version r...
Posted on 5/25/2012 | -
Reed, Durbin, Whitehouse, Begich, Biden Seek Expanded Housing Assistance for Troops
In an effort to protect the financial well-being of thousands of U.S. troops and their families, U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Mark Begich (D-AK), and Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden are calling for new rights and protections for...
Posted on 5/22/2012 | -
Reed Discusses Military Operations in Afghanistan
Posted on 3/23/2012 | -
Reed: Submarines Key to Future Military Strategy
Posted on 2/28/2012 |