INDUSTRY NEWS

Upstate NY Congressman John McHugh nominated Secretary of the ArmyWashington DC - June 4, 2009
President Barack Obama has picked a New York Republican known for his independent views on defense policy to be his Army secretary.

In a statement, Obama said Rep. John McHugh, a 60-year-old representing a cong... read more >

Bush Sending More Troops to Iraq on Brink of War - January 11, 2007
George W. Bush told Americans he would send over 20,000 more U.S. troops to halt Iraq's collapse into civil war but many Iraqis -- and the president's opponents in Congress -- were skeptical the increase could do much good.read more >

U.S. Democrat Might Consider Troop Boost in Iraq - January 4, 2007
President George W. Bush is likely to link any short-term increase in U.S. troop levels in Iraq to political milestones or other conditions, a key Senate Democrat said on Jan. 4, saying he might consider backing such a "surge... read more >