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Air Force Deploys Air Tankers to Battle Arizona Forest Fires
All four C-130s will be ready to fly Wednesday.
Oversight
Top DHS Auditor Calls Allegations ‘Distorted’ and ‘Without Merit’
Charles Edwards takes break from vacation to deny charges of nepotism, abuse of power.
Management
Analysis: Europeans Shouldn't Be Surprised the U.S. Has Been Spying on Them
While America’s European allies may be shocked, they can’t be surprised.
Defense
Bush Joins Obama in Remembering the African Embassy Bombings
American embassy at Dar es Salaam was the site of a deadly truck bombing in August 1998.
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Defense Intel Agency Eyes TurboTax-Type Software to Run Acquisitions
Easy-to-use software may eventually serve entire intel community.
Pay & Benefits
Defense Contractors and Military Personnel Can’t Fill In for Furloughed Civilians
Workload must be managed without extra help, says Pentagon directive.
Defense
Commentary: 37 Years in the Navy
A Supreme Allied Commander retires, and looks back on his time spent in three uniforms.
Defense
Some Military Bases Cancel July 4th Fireworks
Sequestration cuts and furloughs eat into annual celebrations.
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19 Firefighters Reported Dead in Arizona Wildfire
The fire is currently at zero containment.
Defense
Pregnant Suspect Indicted for Mailing Ricin to Obama
She allegedly wrote: 'You will have to kill me and my family before you get my guns.'
Management
Defense Whistleblower Protections Expand to Subcontractors
These employees for the first time can report fraud and retaliation.
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U.S. Providing Aircraft That Afghans Can't Fly
Defense also awarded a $550 million contract to a Russian agency that provides aircraft to Syria.
Oversight
Top DHS Auditor Had Employees Write His Dissertation, Fired Dissidents, Complaints Allege
Senators investigate after receiving numerous tips.
Oversight
House Approves Whistleblower Bill for Military Sexual Assault Victims
Legislation strengthens protections against retaliation for reporting sexual misconduct
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The Army Has Partially Blocked Access to The Guardian
Blocking public access to classified information is routine, spokesperson says.
Defense
Historic Immigration Overhaul Clears Senate
Bill would dramatically increase border security.
Pay & Benefits
Premium Pay Cap Waiver Extended Through 2013 for Civilians in Iraq
Feds supporting certain overseas military or emergency operations can receive basic and premium pay up to $230,700 through Dec. 31.
Defense
African Terrorist Threat Not Far From Obama’s Mind
President's trip is focused on increased trade and development, but terrorist and extremist groups see growing opportunities in Africa too.
Defense
US Ambassador to China Visits Tibet Amid Wave of Self-Immolations
This is the first visit by an American ambassador to the region since 2010.
Defense