Via Congressional Budget Office:
Under current law, a sharp reduction in the federal budget deficit between 2012 and 2013 will cause the economy to contract, the Congressional Budget Off ice projects, but will also put federal debt on a path more likely to be sustainable over time. To illustrate the eff ects of fiscal tightening, CBO compared its projections under current law (the "baseline... Read Full Story
The NGAUS Blog
Last Friday, the Adjutant Generals were called to Washington D.C. to attend a briefing on a new proposal regarding the Air Force's FY13 budget. However, this briefing was so hastily thrown together, that many of the TAGs were caught off guard, or were unable to attend and forced to send representatives on their behalf.
Likewise, TAGs were provided no information in advance of their meeting... Read Full Story
Today is the day. Have you voted yet?
After months of campaigning, fund raising, debates and partisan rhetoric, the day has finally arrived - the citizens of the United States will elect their next president.
Feel free to check out the New York Times and Politico for a presidential election breakdown of possibilities and comprehensive election coverage from now until after the polls close... Read Full Story
All across the United States, Americans are seeing the same image – the power of the National Guard in response to national disasters.
As Hurricane Sandy swept across the east coast late last week, over 85,000 National Guard member were made available to assist civilian authorities in potentially affected states in support of relief efforts in the worst affected areas.
Ultimately over 12,... Read Full Story
One of our top priorities this year has been placing a moratorium on the divestment of the C-23 Sherpa from the Army National Guard. In 2010, a memo from the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisitions, Logistics and Technology directed the Army to divest the C-23 aircraft no later than December 31, 2014. However, the transition plan from the C-23 Sherpa to another aircraft is... Read Full Story