The FY06 Defense Appropriations bill was passed by the Senate subcommittee today. Full committee markup is expected on Wednesday, with floor action coming as soon as the end of this week.
S&T details will be posted as they become available.
The prospect for movement on the Senate authorization bill remains unclear. There are rumors that it could be added as an amendment to the appropriations bill, but reports are that Senators Warner and Levin are still attempting to get time on the floor for their bill to move independently.