Four Cabinet members willing to help Democratic super PACs

By Michael Beckel

At least four Cabinet members may go to bat for Democratic super PACs

Excerpts from this story referencing "Leon Panetta":

"… g her two U.S. Senate bids after leaving the White House.Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, Attorney General Eric Holder, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Hom …"

Partial remains of 9/11 victims went to landfill

By The Associated Press

2011 report finds evidence of 'gross mismanagement' at Delaware's Dover Air Force Base

Excerpts from this story referencing "Leon Panetta":

"… unclear whether the matter would be investigated further.Defense Secretary Leon Panetta's press secretary, George Little, said Panetta "never would have supported …"

Will the $55 billion bomber program fly?

By David Axe

The pricetag is at least $55 billion, the design is unsettled and the mission is controversial.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Leon Panetta":

"… ollars. Its claims over the last year have impressed Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta, who called the idea “critical” to national security in February budge …"

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Missile defenses hobbled by uncertainties

By R. Jeffrey Smith

GAO report suggests the timetable for $80 billion missile defense effort may be driven by wishful thinking.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Leon Panetta":

"… contributing to concurrency.”That report will go to Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta, Ahern said. He did not mention any plan to send it to Congress or release …"

Costly work ahead for F-22

By Aaron Mehta

America's newest fighter jet needs years of upgrades and repairs, but pilots are not keen to fly them.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Leon Panetta":

"… stead of $11.7 billion. This has been updated. …"

ACCOUNTABILITY: Senators demand answers on behalf of military whistleblowers

By Aaron Mehta

McCain, Levin want more info on report disclosed by the Center.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Leon Panetta":

"… h.) and John McCain (R-Ariz.) want more information from Defense Secretary Leon Panetta about an inspector general's report criticizing the Pentagon's treatment o …"

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'Drastic' defense cuts would set the clock back only to 2006

By Zach Toombs

The Congressional Budget Office suggests that budget sequestration may not gut the defense budget.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Leon Panetta":

"… the next decade. The pending cut has prompted panic from Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, who said it would cause “an unacceptable risk in future combat ope …"

Panel calls for annual PTSD screening

By The Associated Press

Panel recommends annual PTSD screening for returning soldiers, better tracking of treatments

Excerpts from this story referencing "Leon Panetta":

"… In a recent speech to mental health provides, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said commanding officers must make it understood that seeking help for the …"

Pentagon efforts to straighten out bookkeeping face billion-dollar cost overruns

By Zach Toombs

Software troubles cast doubt on Panetta’s promise of an accounting of expenses by 2017.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Leon Panetta":

"… sp;    The delays threaten to derail Defense Secretary Leon Panetta’s goal of completing a major financial audit for the Pentagon by 2017, a …"

Senators suggest new penalties in Chinese helicopter probe

By R. Jeffrey Smith and Zach Toombs

The top lawmakers on the Senate Armed Services committee call exports by Pratt & Whitney's Canadian branch "enormously troubling"

Excerpts from this story referencing "Leon Panetta":

"… enior Republican member, asserted in an Aug. 6 letter to Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton that a series of export violations …"

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