Defense
For Petraeus, apathy about Afghanistan may be the biggest challenge
General's Hill visit will be less scrutinized this week.
Defense
From Nextgov: U.S. supercomputer experts assess radiation risks amid crisis at Japanese nuclear facility
The National Nuclear Security Administration activates a California-based center to process predictive models based on available information.
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Senator: Feds should "put the brakes on" new nuke plants after Japanese disaster
Joe Lieberman says he doesn't want to halt new construction, but to take time for reviews of crisis in Japan.
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From Nextgov.com: Defense prepares response to massive earthquake in Japan
High-capacity undersea cable used by military was severed; impact on operations is unclear.
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Elite U.S. counterterror forces facing cuts
Resources are heavily taxed by the operational tempo in Afghanistan and Pakistan, officials said.
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Government uses new and old media to get its message out after Japan disaster
Press conferences, Twitter help agencies disseminate information on tsunami effects in the U.S.
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Is D.C. prepared for a tsunami?
Complicating a mass evacuation would be various emergency contingency plans put in place by the federal government.
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Deputy U.S. marshal killed in the line of duty
John Perry was the third federal officer to be shot to death in less than a month.
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Commission calls on Pentagon to scrap women in combat policy
Panel says excluding women from combat under certain circumstances limits their opportunities for career advancement.
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Gates says U.S. may stay in Afghanistan past 2014 deadline
Transferring security control to local forces will take some time, Pentagon chief says.
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DHS awards fewest noncompetitive contracts ever
The department also manages these contracts better but could still improve documentation, IG finds.
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Deadline extended for special military pay
Service members and vets have until March 18 to file for ‘stop loss’ pay.
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Lawmakers criticize military funeral protesters
Senators say the Westboro Baptist Church members are abusing free speech rights.
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Court cases reaffirm law prohibiting discrimination against workers serving in the military
A federal employee and decorated war veteran could receive more than $500,000 in back pay and damages from the Postal Service.
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Buying less with more at the Pentagon; a guide for newcomers
New essays edited by journalist Andrew Cockburn charge that surge in defense spending benefits contractors without enhancing security.
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Senior lawmakers wary of nuclear agency budget increase
Obama budget would give agency a 5 percent funding hike to $11.8 billion.
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Pentagon chief defends tanker decision
Gates says any protest of the lucrative contract award is unlikely to be successful.
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From Nextgov.com: Military Health System reports on effects of current wars
Mental health treatment for military family members has grown 15 percent annually since 2001.
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