Defense Spending

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…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, June 18, 2013 - WASHINGTON – Whether the topic is military justice or military camouflage, Super…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon: WASHINGTON – Whether the topic is military justice or military camouflage, Super Hornets or…

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…

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…

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…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Dec. 21, 2012 - WASHINGTON – The Senate gave final congressional approval Friday to a $633 billion…

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…

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…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Aug. 13, 2012 - The link between the Israeli missile defense system and improving agriculture…