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Airports weigh Republican's proposal to ditch TSA screeners
Rep. John Mica of Florida is calling for the replacement of federal employee screeners with private contractors.
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From Nextgov.com: Defense taps Navy psychiatrist to head traumatic brain injury center
Capt. Paul Hammer is the fourth director in three years of centers dedicated to treating wounds of war.
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Group calls Defense budget cuts critical to reducing deficit
Former government officials and retired military officers say keeping department exempt from reductions is “short-sighted.”
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TSA, pilots weigh biometric system for airport screening
Card would allow crew to pass quickly through security checkpoints.
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From Nextgov.com: Air cargo screening lacks advanced intelligence, DHS testifies
First details provided on technological protections used in aftermath of attempted bombing of planes originating in Yemen.
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Privacy advocates want Hill probe of airport scanners
Groups cite concern over safety of machines.
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Gates warns against deep Defense cuts
Defense secretary calls deficit commission's recommendations to slash Pentagon budget "unnecessary and unrealistic."
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Union urges TSA to give bargaining rights to screeners
Screeners are now able to form unions but have never had been able to bargain collectively with management.
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Officials defend airport screening but say changes are coming
Homeland Security secretary says department will make adjustments "where they need to be made."
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Report: Dysfunction on Hill may hurt national security
Partisan disagreements and conflict between the legislative and executive branches are threatening passage of the annual defense policy bill, study notes.
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Senior acquisition officials question procurement policy direction
Survey shows government professionals have doubts about how contracting policies are being implemented.
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Panel: DHS assessment of biodefense facility falls short
National Research Council says Homeland Security used arbitrary assumptions in evaluating risk.
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TSA works on alternative airport screening process for pilots
Unions have cited concern over radiation from scanners.
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Republicans signal delay on 'don't ask, don't tell' repeal
Senators say there won't be enough time during the lame-duck session to adequately debate the ban on gays serving openly in the military.
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Expert Dialogue: Cybersecurity: The Next Steps
Your chance to engage with Sen. Tom Carper, D-Del., on this burning issue.
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Supreme Court refuses to block 'don't ask' enforcement
The Obama administration urged the high court not to get involved at this point.
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Republicans divided on defense cuts
Fissure opens between GOP lawmakers who say spending on the military is necessary to recover from a decade of war, and fiscal hawks focused on reducing the deficit.
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Air Force ramps up new strategic sourcing office
Unit is expected to save $2.3 billion over five years by buying common goods and services in bulk.
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Drug enforcement nomination gets back on track
Opposition by marijuana legalization groups has not registered in Senate.
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