/tags/defense-spending Defense Spending en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍřĚěĚĂ Wed, 05 Mar 2014 23:19:12 GMT /economy-business/2014-03-05/defense-budget-excludes-boeings-f-a-18-fighter-jets Boeing’s F/A-18 fighter jet built in Hazelwood was left out of the Pentagon’s $496 billion proposed budget for fiscal year 2015.With no additional funding… Wed, 05 Mar 2014 23:19:12 GMT /economy-business/2014-03-05/defense-budget-excludes-boeings-f-a-18-fighter-jets Maria Altman /government-politics-issues/2013-06-18/missouri-illinois-lawmakers-make-their-mark-on-defense-bills This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, June 18, 2013 - WASHINGTON – Whether the topic is military justice or military camouflage, Super… Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:19:12 GMT /government-politics-issues/2013-06-18/missouri-illinois-lawmakers-make-their-mark-on-defense-bills Robert Koenig /government-politics-issues/2013-06-18/missouri-illinois-lawmakers-make-their-mark-on-defense-bills This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon: WASHINGTON – Whether the topic is military justice or military camouflage, Super Hornets or… Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:36:16 GMT /government-politics-issues/2013-06-18/missouri-illinois-lawmakers-make-their-mark-on-defense-bills Rob Koenig /government-politics-issues/2013-03-22/talent-blasts-sequester-asserts-across-the-board-defense-cuts-risk-nations-security This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, March 22, 2013 - Former U.S. Sen. Jim Talent, R-Mo., says he’s strongly in favor of the federal… Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:29:03 GMT /government-politics-issues/2013-03-22/talent-blasts-sequester-asserts-across-the-board-defense-cuts-risk-nations-security Jo Mannies /economy-business/2013-03-01/st-louis-defense-industry-braces-for-sequester Earlier this week the Obama Admiration released a state-by-state breakdown of the $85 billion in cuts slated to kick in on Friday.The report details cuts… Fri, 01 Mar 2013 16:32:35 GMT /economy-business/2013-03-01/st-louis-defense-industry-braces-for-sequester /government-politics-issues/2013-01-11/blunt-promises-heightened-focus-on-defense-spending-and-protecting-related-missouri-jobs This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Jan. 11, 2013 - When it comes to military spending, many Missourians may not realize how important it… Fri, 11 Jan 2013 19:25:52 GMT /government-politics-issues/2013-01-11/blunt-promises-heightened-focus-on-defense-spending-and-protecting-related-missouri-jobs Jo Mannies /government-politics-issues/2012-12-21/defense-bill-with-mccaskill-contracting-provisions-wins-final-approval This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Dec. 21, 2012 - WASHINGTON – The Senate gave final congressional approval Friday to a $633 billion… Fri, 21 Dec 2012 21:10:17 GMT /government-politics-issues/2012-12-21/defense-bill-with-mccaskill-contracting-provisions-wins-final-approval Robert Koenig /government-politics-issues/2012-12-11/fiscal-cliff-could-affect-mo-economy-budget If officials in Washington don't reach a deal to avert the "fiscal cliff," Missouri could see a hit to its economy and budget.The Federal Funds… Tue, 11 Dec 2012 16:40:30 GMT /government-politics-issues/2012-12-11/fiscal-cliff-could-affect-mo-economy-budget /government-politics-issues/2012-12-03/senate-defense-bill-includes-provisions-by-mccaskill-durbin This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Dec. 3, 2012 - WASHINGTON – When U.S. Sen. Harry S Truman went after wasteful defense spending in… Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:07:45 GMT /government-politics-issues/2012-12-03/senate-defense-bill-includes-provisions-by-mccaskill-durbin Robert Koenig /health-science-environment/2012-08-13/commentary-spying-on-corn-rows-rather-than-terrorists This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Aug. 13, 2012 - The link between the Israeli missile defense system and improving agriculture… Tue, 14 Aug 2012 02:29:21 GMT /health-science-environment/2012-08-13/commentary-spying-on-corn-rows-rather-than-terrorists Eric Berger