Defense
House passes federal workers’ comp bill
Legislation would make program more accountable, provide greater support to employees with injuries related to terrorism.
Defense
Biden makes unannounced stop in Baghdad
Vice president meets with Iraqi leaders and thanks U.S. troops withdrawing from the region at the end of the year.
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Gap between military and civilians widening, study finds
Fewer Americans have a family member who have served in the armed forces.
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Navy’s amphibious fleet could fall short of goals, CBO says
Main vehicle for delivering Marines to combat might be scaled back by tightened budgets.
Defense
A hot flash in the cold war with Pakistan
Attack that errantly killed at least 24 Pakistanis on Friday further inflames tensions.
Defense
Some TRICARE enrollees will save money in 2012
The monthly premiums for young adults in the military’s health care system will be $10 to $12 less next year.
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Perry: Attorney general should resign
GOP candidate criticizes Holder and the Obama administration for botched arms-trafficking investigation.
Defense
Sequester fight is on the horizon
Republicans are talking about rewriting the rules for across-the-board cuts to soften the blow for Defense; Obama has suggested he could veto such attempts.
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NYC suspect arrested in plot to attack government workers
Jose Pimentel is thought to have been targeting government offices, including post offices.
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Deficit reduction talks break down
Super committee is likely to miss its deadline, triggering automatic cuts of $1.2 trillion, half of which target the Pentagon.
Defense
House report slams 10-year-old TSA
Republican lawmakers blast agency as ineffective and offer recommendations to alter its course.
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Android is expected to soon win approval for use on military networks
Certification for unclassified Defense networks is predicted by year's end, for Secret networks by April 2012.
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Obama to deploy up to 250 Marines to Australia next year under new pact
Move sends a signal the United States is stepping up its commitment to the Asia Pacific region.
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Secret Service: Bullet hit White House, stopped by glass
U.S. Park Police issued a warrant for Oscar Ortega-Hernandez, 21, based off of evidence obtained from an abandoned car near the scene.
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DHS might adopt Defense tech for border surveillance, and hire vets to run it
With the drawdown of troops overseas, the Pentagon will have excess equipment and extra personnel to offer.
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Army to integrate reserve and active-duty systems
‘It’s going to take years,’ general says, noting the change will affect how retirement and other benefits are calculated.
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Obama to announce military pact with Australia during visit
The plan will allow U.S. Marines to use local bases for training and amphibious exercises, The Washington Post reports.
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Survey: Military families report concern over potential TRICARE fee hike
Fifty-two percent of respondents said they plan to save more for health care expenses during retirement.
Defense
Next steps unclear after balky national alert test
FEMA chief accepts criticisms for glitches in the first-ever nationwide emergency message.
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