WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R44972) entitled "Navy Constellation Class Frigate Program: Background and Issues for Congress". Here are excerpts of the report issued on Nov. 10 and written by specialist in naval affairs Ronald O'Rourke: The Constellation (FFG-62) class frigate program, previously known as the FFG(X) program, is a Navy program to build a class of 20 guided-missile frigates (FFGs). Congress funded the procurement of the  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: The Senate Appropriations Committee unveiled the fiscal year (FY) 2021 defense funding bill, which includes provisions U.S. Senator Susan Collins championed to support Maine industries that have an indispensable role in our defense, including Bath Iron Works (BIW). The Senate and House will now work to develop the FY 2021 funding bill before the expiration of the current continuing resolution in December.   more