http://www.govexec.com GovExec.com is government's business news daily and the premier Web site for federal managers and executives. en-us Copyright 2009 by National Journal Group Inc. http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:05:11 GMT klunney@govexec.com (Kellie Lunney) webmaster@govexec.com (webmaster) http://www.govexec.com/img/GovExecLogo_red_RSS.jpg http://www.govexec.com 144 22 10 http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/110609ap1.htm?rss=defensehs&oref=rss Army Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan fought his deployment to Iraq and argued with soldiers who supported U.S. wars. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/110609ap1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43988 webmaster@govexec.com (Brett J. Blackledge, Associated Press Writer) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:03:13 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/110609cdam2.htm ?rss=defensehs&oref=rss The $64.9 billion legislation includes $27.38 billion for the Justice Department. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/110609cdam2.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43989 webmaster@govexec.com (Humberto Sanchez, CongressDaily) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:30:21 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/110609cdpm1.htm ?rss=defensehs&oref=rss For the first time, the bill includes pre-approved appropriations for the VA's medical programs. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/110609cdpm1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43994 webmaster@govexec.com (Humberto Sanchez, CongressDaily) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:14:38 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/110609e1.htm?rss=defensehs&oref=rss A quota system for hiring or insourcing is not a good way to bolster the acquisition workforce, Jacques Gansler says. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/110609e1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43993 enewell@govexec.com (Elizabeth Newell) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:03:57 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/110609kp1.htm?rss=defensehs&oref=rss Key senators object to making the emergency response agency an independent entity. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/110609kp1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43991 kpeters@govexec.com (Katherine McIntire Peters) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:32:34 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/110509cdam1.htm?rss=defensehs&oref=rss Bethesda, Md.-based firm is continuing to grow its business in emerging areas such as energy security and cybersecurity to remain competitive. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/110509cdam1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43979 webmaster@govexec.com (Megan Scully, CongressDaily) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:07:58 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/110509cdam2.htm?rss=defensehs&oref=rss The Cabinet secretaries oppose an appropriations bill amendment that would block funds for trying suspected terrorists in federal courts. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/110509cdam2.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43978 webmaster@govexec.com (Humberto Sanchez, CongressDaily) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:16:51 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/110409cdam2.htm?rss=defensehs&oref=rss Program contributes $500 million annually to the state economy and losing the deal will cost 3,000 jobs in an area west of Houston, task force says. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/110409cdam2.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43966 webmaster@govexec.com (Megan Scully, CongressDaily) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:24:08 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/110409kp2.htm?rss=defensehs&oref=rss Chairman of the Joint Chiefs lauds troops' resilience, cites urgent need to address brain injuries. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/110409kp2.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43973 kpeters@govexec.com (Katherine McIntire Peters) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:23:05 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/110309bb1.htm?rss=defensehs&oref=rss E-mails do not offer a reason for the delay, but the service might be considering fielding an internally developed system. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/110309bb1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43961 bbrewin@govexec.com (Bob Brewin) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:46:31 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/110309cdam1.htm?rss=defensehs&oref=rss Investigation of appropriators' ties to a now-defunct lobbying group is unlikely to affect the fiscal 2010 Defense spending bill, observers say. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/110309cdam1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43958 webmaster@govexec.com (Megan Scully, CongressDaily) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:22:11 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/110209ap1.htm ?rss=defensehs&oref=rss The U.S. government is paying far more in labor costs in Iraq than it should as military resources are shifted to Afghanistan, report from Defense audit agency finds. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/110209ap1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43933 webmaster@govexec.com (Richard Lardner, Associated Press) Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:18:25 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/110209cdpm1.htm?rss=defensehs&oref=rss Susan Collins, R-Maine, wants position based at the Homeland Security Department, not in White House. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/110209cdpm1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43954 webmaster@govexec.com (Chris Strohm, CongressDaily) Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:02:22 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/103009cdam1.htm?rss=defensehs&oref=rss Risk assessments of passenger screening devices are unreliable, according to watchdog. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/103009cdam1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43925 webmaster@govexec.com (From CongressDaily) Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:09:47 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/103009cdpm1.htm?rss=defensehs&oref=rss Nobody's happy about the latest development in the high-stakes contest to build aerial refueling tankers for the Air Force. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/103009cdpm1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43928 webmaster@govexec.com (Megan Scully, CongressDaily) Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:43:01 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/103009j1.htm?rss=defensehs&oref=rss OMB urged to update federal security standards to better detect network vulnerabilities and keep up with new threats. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/103009j1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43931 jaitoro@govexec.com (Jill R. Aitoro ) Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:14:20 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/102909cdpm2.htm?rss=defensehs&oref=rss Report says "several significant challenges" affect the Pentagon's ability to oversee IED office. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/102909cdpm2.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43918 webmaster@govexec.com (Megan Scully, CongressDaily) Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:08:32 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/102909e2.htm?rss=defensehs&oref=rss FPS will remain in the Homeland Security Department as part of the National Protection and Programs Directorate. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/102909e2.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43917 enewell@govexec.com (Elizabeth Newell) Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:24:37 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/102809bb1.htm?rss=defensehs&oref=rss Solicitation is the department's latest effort to process what officials call an unprecedented volume of claims. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/102809bb1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43913 bbrewin@govexec.com (Bob Brewin) Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:12:06 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/102809cdam1.htm ?rss=defensehs&oref=rss Investigators will examine whether the CIA misled the House speaker about the use of waterboarding on terrorism suspects. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/102809cdam1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43895 webmaster@govexec.com (Chris Strohm, CongressDaily) Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:21:17 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/102809cdpm1.htm?rss=defensehs&oref=rss Democrat predicts the military will delay programs that are not "absolutely essential," reduce its purchase of hardware and consider terminating some initiatives. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/102809cdpm1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43909 webmaster@govexec.com (Megan Scully, CongressDaily) Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:52:53 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/102809cdpm2.htm ?rss=defensehs&oref=rss Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins says Obama's pick for undersecretary for management at DHS lacks sufficient experience. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/102809cdpm2.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43908 webmaster@govexec.com (From CongressDaily) Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:43:42 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/102809p1.htm?rss=defensehs&oref=rss Signing ceremony coincides with release of GAO report criticizing Pentagon's approach to pay for performance. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/102809p1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43911 aparker@govexec.com (Alex M. Parker) Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:38:31 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/102709ap1.htm?rss=defensehs&oref=rss But the event, which led to false news reports of gunfire on the Potomac River, did not violate Coast Guard policy, internal report says. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/102709ap1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43886 webmaster@govexec.com (Eileen Sullivan, Associated Press) Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:17:48 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/102709cdam1.htm?rss=defensehs&oref=rss Move follows GAO ruling citing flaws in how the Army reached a decision to outsource public works jobs. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/102709cdam1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43885 webmaster@govexec.com (From CongressDaily) Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:32:23 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/102709cdpm1.htm?rss=defensehs&oref=rss Agency official says billions spent on homeland security since 2002 have made country safer, but admits FEMA has no way to definitively assess the improvement. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/102709cdpm1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43889 webmaster@govexec.com (Terry Kivlan, CongressDaily) Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:08:51 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/102709cdpma2.htm?rss=defensehs&oref=rss Senior administration official does not disclose specific instances, but agrees that the process for congressional notification needs to be improved. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/102709cdpma2.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43888 webmaster@govexec.com (Chris Strohm, CongressDaily) Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:37:24 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/102609ap1.htm ?rss=defensehs&oref=rss The casualties mark the first DEA deaths in Afghanistan since the drug agency began operations there in 2005. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/102609ap1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43872 webmaster@govexec.com (Devlin Barrett, Associated Press ) Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:47:18 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/102609ap2.htm ?rss=defensehs&oref=rss Inspector general also says the bureau still needs more translators. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/102609ap2.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43873 webmaster@govexec.com (From the Associated Press) Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:09:53 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/102609cdam1.htm?rss=defensehs&oref=rss Congressman's book will outline his regrets about voting to let former President George W. Bush invade Iraq. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/102609cdam1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43871 webmaster@govexec.com (George C. Wilson, CongressDaily) Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:36:04 GMT