Defense
Gates moves to overhaul, boost military intelligence
Demand from ground commanders for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance assets continues to exceed the military’s supply, secretary says.
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Congress faces series of homeland security decisions
Key issues range from cybersecurity to border control.
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Gates: Pentagon not exempt from overall pressure to cut spending
Defense secretary finally comes up against an enemy he can't overcome.
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From Nextgov.com: Key lawmaker wants to limit full-body screening at airports
Legislation would bar TSA from using advanced imaging technology scanners for primary inspection.
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Gates takes ax to Defense programs to end ‘culture of endless money’
Department identifies $154 billion in proposed efficiencies though ending weapons programs, changing business practices.
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Inspector general for Afghanistan relieves two deputies
Under fire from lawmakers, chief auditor of U.S. spending in war zone says he’s bringing in new blood to improve efforts to curb waste and overspending.
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Report: Navy on track to meet energy efficiency targets
Study reiterates the service's goals to reduce energy usage and dependence.
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New House majority leader won't rule out defense cuts
Reductions said to be "on the table" as GOP looks to slash an overall $100 billion from the federal budget.
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Sailors support Capt. Honors over videos
Crew members have been told not to speak to the media while the investigation continues.
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From Nextgov.com: Agencies must complete information security evaluations by Jan. 28
OMB outlines questions feds should answer in the wake of WikiLeaks disclosures.
Defense
Audit finds FEMA slow to recover improper payments
Inspector general reports agency has yet to recoup $643 million in erroneous payments to victims of hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
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Navy commander permanently replaced over raunchy videos
Captain is reassigned to administrative duties as the service continues its investigation into the homemade movies.
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From Nextgov.com: DISA poised to become Pentagon’s top cloud computing supplier
Technology officer says agency can offer secure and backed-up cloud services globally.
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Defense scales back organizational conflict-of-interest rule
Final regulation is limited to major weapons systems and removes mitigation as preferred remedy.
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Woodson confirmed as Pentagon's top physician
Stalled nomination clears after lifting of Senate hold placed in August over abortion language in Defense bill.
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Counterterrorism adviser promises tight security during holidays
Mindful of last year's Christmas bomber, Brennan seeks to reassure.
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'Don't ask' probes were on wane before ban was struck down
In 2009, 428 troops were discharged, down from the 633 discharged in 2003.
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Congress passes legislation requiring polygraphs for CBP agents
Bill seeks to counteract corruption within the nation’s largest law enforcement agency.
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Insourcing provisions land on the cutting room floor
Language that would have brought more work back in-house was not included in either chamber’s version of Defense authorization bill.
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