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Inmate assaults on federal prison officers underscore staffing, budget shortfalls
The system is underfunded, improperly staffed and dogged with arcane standards for officer protection, union president says.
Defense
Clinton denies U.S. role in killing Iranian nuclear scientist
Secretary of State 'categorically' denies involvement in violence inside Iran.
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Licking terror with FEMA funds for . . . "Sno-Cone'' machines?
Michigan emergency officials suggest the devices could be used to make ice packs.
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Domestic drone programs spark civil-liberties lawsuit
Group argues that federal agencies have been slow to publicize the expanding use of pilotless aircraft to watch Americans.
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IRS revises long-term estimate of ‘tax gap’
Uncollected $450 billion could fuel debate on agency’s resources, reform of code.
Defense
Contractors brace for coming defense cuts
Debate over insourcing and sustaining the industrial base is likely to continue.
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Defense overhaul's emphasis on the cloud carries supply chain risks
Focus on cyberspace involves technology currently programmed or built in regions that are threatening America's national security, experts say.
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Coast Guard lacking in equal employment opportunities, GAO finds
The agency has yet to develop a systematic approach to improving workplace diversity, according to a new report.
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Defense technology to grow despite Pentagon budget cuts
Cyberspace, space and science research to get funding boost.
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Shifts at Pentagon reflect dual realities of different threats, tighter budgets
The new thinking will mean potentially significant cuts to the size of the Army and Marine Corps.
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Pentagon plan will affect personnel; details to come in budget request
Benefits will be protected, but department has an obligation to control costs, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta says.
Defense
Obama unveils defense strategy for a changing, austere world
Plan is a reflection of the new budgetary realities facing the military after a decade of steady growth.
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Obama to make rare visit to Pentagon for rollout of new strategy
President will discuss plan for handling emerging threats amid budget cuts.
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Air Force to offer second round of buyouts
Move is part of an effort to return to 2010 civilian funding levels.
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Air Force to provide Special Ops flight crews with iPads
Shift from paper follows similar moves by operators in the commercial aviation industry.
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Military pay raise takes effect
Defense authorization act also contains TRICARE fee hikes for some enrollees.
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National Guard leader joins Joint Chiefs of Staff
Air Force Gen. Craig McKinley’s new role became law when Obama signed the Defense authorization act.
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Obama signs defense authorization bill, despite 'serious reservations'
The White House had originally threatened to veto the $662 billion bill, considered must-pass legislation, over the language that requires mandatory military custody for suspects linked to al-Qaida or its affiliates.
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Military academies see sharp rise in reported sexual assaults
Defense responds with two policy changes.
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