Defense
State Department review promises transparency, civilian ‘face’
Pentagon-style quadrennial assessment sets agenda for multiagency coordination of foreign aid and crisis response.
Defense
Senate votes to repeal 'don't ask, don't tell'
Move comes three days after House vote to allow gays to serve openly in the military.
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From Nextgov.com: Defense tool linking disaster relief community set to relaunch by end of year
All Partners Access Network will improve chat functions and registration , as well as add e-mail.
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Ranking member slot on House Armed Services panel filled
Rep. Adam Smith of Washington will take over as the top Democrat on the committee.
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From Nextgov.com: DHS chief says cybersecurity is a civilian -- not military -- problem
Homeland Security will partner with Defense and private sector to safeguard Internet users and infrastructure , Napolitano says.
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Obama claims fragile progress in Afghanistan
With Clinton, Gates at his side, president makes case for staying the course.
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Poll finds new low in Afghan war support
New study finds 60 percent of Americans said that the war is "not worth fighting," a new high in public dissatisfaction.
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VA to institute Medicare-based fees for certain services
Officials say savings will be used to invest in new treatments; lawmakers express concern about access to kidney care in rural areas.
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Gates urges Congress to fund omnibus appropriations bill
A continuing resolution would diminish resources and flexibility, Defense secretary warns.
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Military academies report a 64 percent increase in sexual assault reports
Defense officials estimate fewer than 10 percent of incidents are actually reported at the academies.
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House votes again to repeal of 'don't ask, don't tell'
Stand-alone bill seeks to pressure the Senate to act before adjournment and get a repeal measure to the White House.
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From Nextgov.com: VA rolls out ‘smart home’ project to rehabilitate brain injury patients
Florida hospital uses technology to help veterans relearn basic but important tasks such as doing the laundry and shaving.
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Obama to offer assessment of Afghan war on Thursday
President is confident the United States is on track and can meet its commitment to begin a conditions-based drawdown next July, press secretary says.
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Afghanistan envoy Holbrooke dies
Obama commemorates the top U.S. civilian involved in the war effort as "simply one of the giants of American foreign policy."
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Defense Logistics Agency relieves key commander
Air Force Brig. Gen. Scott Chambers oversaw troop support contracts worth $14.5 billion.
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Navy delays Littoral Combat Ship contract award
Original Dec. 14 deadline has been extended to Dec. 30 to give Congress more time to consider plans to award 10 ships apiece to two contractors.
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Marines set 90-day civilian hiring freeze
‘Pause’ aimed at meeting Defense Secretary Robert Gates’ order to trim overhead spending.
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Volunteers give back to service members this holiday season
Many nonprofits offer alternative gift-giving ideas that support the troops.
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Senate backers of ‘don’t ask’ repeal to pursue new tactic
Lieberman and Collins will introduce stand-alone legislation that would overturn the gay ban.
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