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White House budget to expand clean energy programs through Pentagon

Putting the increases in the Defense budget makes them a less likely target for Republican lawmakers. Read moreFebruary 10, 2012comments

Flanked by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., and Col. Howard Belote, Obama examined solar energy at Las Vegas' Nellis Air Force Base in 2009. Flanked by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., and Col. Howard Belote, Obama examined solar energy at Las Vegas' Nellis Air Force Base in 2009. Charles Dharapak/AP
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Ripple Effect: Impact of Defense Cuts on American Jobs

Cuts will have an effect on the American economy, white paper says. Read more

Special Report: The Pentagon Budget

The 2013 Defense Department budget request will emphasize cost-cutting, ... Read more

GAO faults Pentagon data measuring insourcing arrow Defense officials say continuing effort furthers strategic workforce goals.

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Santorum defends critique of move to shift women to front lines arrow Candidate cites men's emotions as a concern.

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Defense opens 14,000 new roles to military women arrow Certain female specialists now may serve within battalions.

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Budget debate pits military retiree interests against those in active duty, analysts warn arrow Personnel costs are the '600-pound gorilla,' CSBA ...

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Contractors respond warily to Pentagon vow to preserve industrial base arrow Top acquisition chief invites struggling companies to talk.

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State Department pushes back on reports of plans to slash Iraq staff arrow Reduction in diplomatic personnel will be modest, spokeswoman says.

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Pentagon: Even ‘independent’ Afghan battalions still rely on NATO arrow The coalitions Afghanistan exit strategy depends on capable local forces.

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State Department to downsize presence in Iraq arrow Postwar ambitions said to be thwarted by Iraqi obstruction.

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Insiders: Pentagon's budget cuts are pragmatic for changing times arrow Experts say NATO should end combat role in Afghanistan in 2014 as ...

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Defense must increase availability and awareness of child care, GAO says arrow Department is addressing space issues and stepping up outreach.

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Syrians have protested in Damascus' main square.
U.S. withdraws staff from Syrian embassy arrow Deteriorating Syrian security situation shows 'Assad is losing control of the country,' U.S. ...

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Clinton: Bin Laden killing helps Obama deflect Romney critique arrow If the GOP candidate continues to call Obama an 'appeaser,' it could cost him ...

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