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East Coast 'Well Protected' Without Proposed Antimissile Site, Official Says
The country has 30 silo-based ballistic missile interceptors, and 14 more slated for deployment.
Defense
Bill Aims to Protect Military Sex Assault Victims
Measure strengthens whistleblower rights for service members who report sexual violence.
Defense
Obama Seeks Senate Confirmation for Top Arms Control Post at State
Rose Gottemoeller tapped to succeed Ellen Tauscher.
Defense
The Border Hawks Have Already Won
Senate immigration bill addresses hard-liners' concerns, giving them less reason to oppose the final product.
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Hagel Presses Air Force for Details on Discipline of Nuclear Missile Staffers
The 17 officers could return to their posts in 60 days.
Defense
Transparency and Accountability Don't Hurt Security—They're Crucial to It
After Boston, just like after 9/11, the nation is likely to adopt new anti-terror laws. But done wrong, law enforcement can undermine society.
Management
Most Top Contractors Increased Business With Federal Government in 2012
Despite downtick in overall contract spending, large companies found ways to increase revenues.
Defense
Deputy Mission Chief Says He Was 'Stunned' by Rice's Early Depiction of Benghazi Attacks
The State Department was aware the attack was terrorism, rather than a result of protests over an anti-Islamic video.
Defense
Analysis: Incompetence, but No Cover-up in Benghazi.
The hearings deepen the tragedy, but not the scandal.
Pay & Benefits
Bill Grants Fathers of Disabled Vets an Edge in Federal Hiring
Legislation would give dads the same treatment as moms.
Defense
Analysis: The CIA Shouldn't Get to Vet the Torture Report
Obama is making history beholden to the institution that has the biggest incentive to distort it.
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Air Force Yanks 17 Officers From Nuclear Missile Launch Posts
The ICBM unit faces internal 'rot' and a state of 'crisis,' official says.
Defense
Longtime Whistleblower at the Defense Contract Audit Agency Keeps Discontent Alive
Reformers in management say George Duggan’s concerns have been addressed.
Defense
Sexual Assault Perpetrators 'Betray the Uniform,' Obama Says
Hagel directs Defense officials to combat the epidemic of cases.
Defense
Deputy Defense Chief Renews Call for BRAC, Military Pay Cuts
Carter says 'strategic transition' should include civilian workforce trim of 5 percent.
Defense
What to Expect at Wednesday’s Benghazi Hearing
Three self-described whistleblowers plan to contradict White House accounts.
Defense
Air Force Sexual Assault Prevention Chief Arrested for Sexual Assault
Lt. Col. Jeffrey Krusinski removed from his post in wake of incident.
Defense
Lawmakers Want to Know How Defense Would Handle 2014 Cuts
The department is expected to release its final plans for 2013 this week.
Defense
UN Sources Say Syrian Rebels — Not Assad — Used Sarin Gas
Just ten days ago the U.S. shook its fist and officially declared that chemical weapons were being used by the Assad regime.
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