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Ted Cruz: Americans Spend $500 Billion Complying with Tax Laws, About Same as Entire Military Budget
A reader questioned Sen. Ted Cruz’s comparison of military spending to how much it costs Americans to get their taxes done.
R&D Budget Request Rises for US Special Operations
TAMPA, Fla. — The leadership of US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) said the force and its acquisitions — facing a multitude of hotspots and threats from around the globe — must be more flexible than ever, fueling an increase in research an development funding.
US Air Force Plans 100 KW Laser-Firing Jets by 2022
The US Air Force is hoping to have the ability to fire 100-plus KW lasers from its planes by 2022, according to reports.
Laser Fighters: 100 kW Weapons by 2022
PENTAGON: Star Wars fans, calm down. The US Air Force wants to fire a 100-plus-kilowattlaser from a small plane.
Rob Wittman Says 2005 BRAC Round of Base Closings Hasn’t Led to Savings
U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman is trying to thwart the Pentagon’s efforts to begin a new round of military base closing.
Experts Hail Richardson’s Selection to be Next CNO
When Capt. Jerry Hendrix was director of naval history, he was invited to a special dinner party at Adm. John Richardson's house to discuss history and strategy.But it wasn't just Hendrix who was invited, the guests included PhD's and officers from all parts of the Navy whom Richardson brought together for an evening of good food and conversation.