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Agency awards grant for developing nuclear security expertise
The $25 million award will primarily aid graduate students and researchers working on nuclear nonproliferation and security.
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Defense nominee backs prompt global strike effort
Panetta wants capability to deliver conventional warheads to any point in the world.
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National Counterterrorism Center head to leave
Michael Leiter served in the Bush and Obama administrations.
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From Nextgov: Marines buying $880 million worth of PCs, laptops and tablet computers
Service aims to acquire more than 400,000 computers in five years.
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FEMA’s fraud unit plans to staff up
In response to IG recommendation, the agency will boost workforce to help prevent and investigate malfeasance.
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Potential envoy offers sober outlook on Afghanistan
Nominee tells lawmakers the Afghan government led by President Hamid Karzai faces enormous challenges that could upend American efforts in the country.
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Troop withdrawal could trigger economic depression in Afghanistan
Report notes almost all of the country’s gross domestic product comes from spending related to the U.S. military and donor community’s presence.
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Grassley gives failing marks to Pentagon inspector general
Defense watchdog disagrees with senator’s claim that millions of dollars are vulnerable to fraud and waste.
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From Nextgov: General Dynamics snags $1 billion networking contract for DHS headquarters
Feds canceled a $2.6 billion deal with Northrop Grumman for the project in 2010.
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Pentagon management chiefs pursue ‘cross-functionality’
Improving performance and modernizing technology in areas like security clearances require moving beyond stovepipes, panelists say.
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Al Qaeda still world's top threat, Interpol chief says
Mass transit faces the greatest terrorist risk, he adds.
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No decision on troop withdrawal by Obama
The president is awaiting recommendations from Petraeus, Gates, press secretary says.
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Five American soldiers killed in central Iraq
Though all of the American forces still in Iraq are scheduled to withdraw by the end of the year, militant attacks have continued to target U.S. troops.
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GOP report says private airport screeners can do more for less
Rep. John Mica, R-Fla., urges TSA to ‘get out of the personnel business’ and focus on setting security standards.
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GAO: Reservists need better information about health care benefits
Defense should improve efforts to educate eligible reservists about the TRICARE program, report says.
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House panel cuts more than $1 billion from nuclear agency budget
Subcommittee agrees to $1.1 billion less than Obama's initial request for U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration.
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Pentagon details plan for new nuclear bomber
Able to carry out missions with or without onboard pilots, the fleet would be the "centerpiece" of a suite of long-range strike aircraft.
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Progress in Iraq called 'precarious as it is positive'
Lawmakers express concern over the timetable for complete withdrawal of U.S. troops.
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Google says Chinese hackers breached e-mail accounts of U.S. government officials
"Phishing" scam tricked users into revealing personal information.
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