weapons systems

The Democratic-controlled House is supporting President Barack Obama's decision to shutter the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste facility but is resisting him on his efforts to cut weapons systems and revive the automobile industry.

House and Senate lawmakers have forged a compromise on legislation to tighten controls over how the Pentagon purchases and develops weapons systems.

House and Senate negotiators, responding to a sense of urgency conveyed by President Barack Obama, reached quick agreement Tuesday on legislation to tighten controls over how the Pentagon purchases and develops weapons systems.