Defense
Defense bill tackles WikiLeaks-style insider threats
The White House had earlier concerns about the timetable for implementing a similar network monitoring program to flag unauthorized activity.
Defense
NRC chairman appears to weather attacks on his personality
Hearings divide lawmakers on whether tensions stem from differences over nuclear safety.
Defense
Senate passes Defense authorization bill, Obama to sign into law
The White House dropped its threat to veto the legislation over controversial detainee provisions.
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U.S. formally ends Iraq war
Formal ceremony comes nearly nine years after invasion of the country aimed at toppling Saddam Hussein's dictatorship.
Defense
House passes Defense authorization bill; White House drops veto threat
Measure includes controversial provisions requiring military detention for some terrorism suspects.
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Joint Chiefs chairman reflects on Iraq as U.S. rushes to exit
Martin Dempsey says for people like him, 'Iraq was the defining element of the last 20 years of our career.'
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Lawmakers who back Joint Strike Fighter get more cash from contractors, report finds
Individuals working for the four top contractors focus contributions on House members in the JSF Caucus, watchdogs say.
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Final Defense bill contains key contractor provisions
Executive pay cap and ban on forced disclosure of campaign gifts are likely to become law, after Obama withdraws veto threat.
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Unions slam VA plan to track employees electronically
Ultrasound and infrared technology could locate people and objects equipped with wireless tags with an accuracy of 1 meter.
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Air Force to lift hiring freeze
Despite this respite, ‘budget and funding issues are still fluid,’ official says.
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Embattled nuclear agency chairman verbally abused female employees, colleague says
'Of all the issues of leadership before us, I have found this the most troubling," Commissioner William Magwood says in testimony about Gregory Jaczko.
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In Fort Bragg, military families brace for economic 'perfect storm'
The decrease in defense funding and the housing bubble are creating an 'uneasy feeling.'
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Congressman calls NRC an agency in crisis
Issa discusses the Nuclear Regulatory Commission on MSNBC.
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Senate minority leader accuses Justice of misleading Congress
Republican lawmakers say Attorney General Eric Holder withheld key evidence about a sting operation that ended in the murder of a Border Patrol agent.
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For top U.S. military officer, economy emerges as major concern
Commanders are increasingly worried about the health of the economies of key U.S. allies.
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DHS details contract for second try at Southwest virtual fence
Vendors' offerings must include equipment able to withstand climate extremes.
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Officials: Navigation system failure probable cause of drone crash
The unmanned aerial vehicle is one of fewer than 10 currently in operation, and its capture represents a major compromise in stealth technology.
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Paul: Bush administration wrong to bomb Iraq
GOP presidential candidate argues Iraq should have been spared because it did not orchestrate the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
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Air Force will not inform families of landfill remains
Service says decision is in keeping with the families' wishes.
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