Robert C. Byrd: “DOD's request says that $10.8 billion covers the cost of sustaining U.S. forces in Afghanistan.”

Doesn't this send a signal to the Iraqi people and to the American people that the United States intends to have a large permanent presence there?

We need important changes in our great health benefit program. TRICARE, to ensure a superior benefit for the long-term.

I will also ensure that the OIG pursues aggressive oversight of contracting issues.

Our service men and women, now more than ever, are depending on your leadership to put the military medical system on a new track.