Pentagon, Congress have trust issues, budget reform panel’s Lord says

Pentagon, Congress have trust issues, budget reform panel’s Lord says Defense News – November 4, 2022 WASHINGTON — Early work by a congressionally mandated budget reform commission has highlighted an “incredible lack of trust and communication” between the U.S. Department of Defense and Congress, according to former Pentagon acquisition chief Ellen Lord. Lord is a […]

It’s time for Congress to bring back ‘Defense Valley’

It’s time for Congress to bring back ‘Defense Valley’ Defense News – September 28 Congressman Rob Wittman calls greater use of commercial technology to boost US military capabilities. By Rep. Rob Wittman We find ourselves at an unprecedented time in history — one that demands material progress in transitioning critical commercial technology into the U.S. Department of Defense. As […]

Defense budget reform panel at work after ‘organizational problems’

Defense budget reform panel at work after ‘organizational problems’ Defense News – September 19 WASHINGTON ― A select panel exploring a revamp of Pentagon budgeting is making “significant progress” with meetings and research efforts after some “organizational problems,” according to its chairman. The congressionally mandated Commission on Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution Reform, has been quietly convening for […]

Readout of Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen Hicks’ Engagement During First Meeting of the Commission on Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) Reform

Readout of Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen Hicks’ Engagement During First Meeting of the Commission on Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) Reform Defense.gov – May 18, 2022 Pentagon Spokesman Eric Pahon provided the following readout: Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen Hicks met today with members of the congressionally-mandated Commission on Planning, Programming, […]

DoD Announces Appointments to the Commission on Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution Reform

Defense budget reform panel at work after ‘organizational problems’ Defense News – September 19 WASHINGTON ― A select panel exploring a revamp of Pentagon budgeting is making “significant progress” with meetings and research efforts after some “organizational problems,” according to its chairman. The congressionally mandated Commission on Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution Reform, has been quietly convening for […]