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The President's defense budget 'hike'

Feb 4, 2015
These days, defense spending is about more than just the Pentagon's budget.

Defense nominee's record as 'Buyer in Chief'

Dec 31, 2014
Ashton Carter oversaw Pentagon acquisitions from 2009 to 2011 and tried to trim wasteful spending.

Help wanted: Versatile executive to lead Department of Defense

Nov 24, 2014
Rewriting the job description for the Pentagon CEO