The Defense Department is appealing nearly 80 provisions in the House and Senate's proposed fiscal year 2007 defense appropriations bills, wrangling over billions of dollars for weapons systems, operations and personnel. DOD's concerns are outlined in two packages of appeals sent to Congress earlier this month. Today, the Pentagon issued revised versions of those documents. Most of the appeals show how the department would like to see various program funding disputes resolved between House and Senate appropriators. In addition, a...
