Defense
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General Atomics-Funded Lawmakers Call on Pentagon to Give Ukraine Reaper Drones
The MQ-9 Reaper could help Ukraine launch attacks deep into Russian territory.
Gallego Opposes Progressives on Cutting Pentagon Budget
In repeated votes, Gallego has sided against amendments from his Progressive Caucus colleagues that would have reduced the Department of Defense budget by 10%.
Lockheed-Funded Granger Vows to Protect Defense Spending
Republican Rep. Kay Granger, the number one recipient of defense sector donations in the House and a "vocal supporter" of the over-budget F-35 fighter program, will chair the House Committee on Appropriations.
Your Tax Dollars Are Propping Up the Gun Lobby
Some well-known gun makers hold rich contracts with the federal government as they lobby against firearms regulations.
AIPAC Makes Its First Campaign Donations
The pro-Israel lobbying powerhouse has a new PAC.
Deficit Hawk Henry Cuellar Makes it Rain for His Defense Donors
The Texas Democrat has taken hundreds of thousands from defense companies with histories of ripping off taxpayers.