Roe plans limit on VA community care funding amid Choice reforms
Tennessee Republican Phil Roe chairing the Veterans Affairs Committee pushes HR 4242 the VA Care in the Community Act aiming to reform veteran health care via competition. Critics fear a funding cap and potential privatization while Roe argues gains in efficiency and cost savings from managed care. The issue ties to a broader tax bill and Senate plans with a conference to resolve differences early 2018.
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GAO Warns Navy Columbia Sub Risking Higher Costs
The GAO says the Navy underplayed technology risks in the 128 billion Columbia class nuclear submarine program. If risks materialize costs and delays could rise. procurement climbs from 773 million in 2018 to 5.1 billion by 2022 with only 45 percent confidence on the total price. General Dynamics is the prime contractor for the 12-ship program, which aims to carry intercontinental ballistic missiles. The report critiques leadership for not labeling critical technologies and warns current estimates omit ongoing tech development and long term support costs. The Pentagon largely disputed the GAO’s conclusions.
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Mystery solved as Australian sub found after 103 years
The AE1, Australia’s first submarine, was located more than 300 meters deep off New Britain after 103 years. All 35 crew from Australia, New Zealand and Britain perished in 1914. a memorial and descendants’ tribute are planned as governments discuss a lasting memorial with Papua New Guinea.
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