Despite the growth in the budget, there is bound to be controversy over other investment decisions.
For fiscal year 2010, the President has requested $156.4 billion for the Navy and the Marine Corps.
One of the priority projects I had when I first got on this subcommittee was to make certain that nurses got full recogn...
On behalf of the subcommittee, I thank all of you, but I have a few questions.
Our ability to care for our wounded soldiers on the modern battlefield is a testament both to the hard work and dedicati...
It is a vital component in our military compensation package, one that is necessary to sustain the all-volunteer force.
Military medicine is a critical element in our defense strength.
I continue to have concerns about the effectiveness of VA's outreach efforts, especially as it applies to those who suff...
the Joint Requirement Oversight Council (JROC) seeks input from the combatant commanders
DOD identified nine joint capability area portfolios to mitigate the tendency to develop Service-centric, stovepiped sol...
For me over the years, I'm beginning to feel that we need to change, or try to change, the heart and soul of DOD.
The greatest causes of cost growth, after program initiation, are budget changes (often caused by Congress) and 'require...
The capability portfolio managers lack the necessary authority and control required to be successful.
VA was made aware of this fire and potential exposures in March 2009.
Yes. Well, there is no question telehealth services need to be expanded.
there is no pure military solution to the challenges we face in Afghanistan.
The salary level is not competitive.
Dr. Parker, according to the GAO report, a 2007 Food and Drug Administration Science Advisory Report concluded that the ...