Defense
Senators want Congress, not courts, to repeal 'Don't Ask'
If a federal judge reverses the ban on service by openly gay men and women, it could be more disruptive to troops, lawmakers say.
Defense
Agendas for Homeland Security panels take shape
House and Senate committees do not appear too far apart heading into the new Congress, even though they will be controlled by different parties.
Defense
Gates: U.S. would consider staying in Iraq beyond 2011
Request "clearly needs to come from the Iraqis," Defense chief says.
Defense
Clinton sidesteps speculation about taking Defense job
Secretary of State says she wants Gates' retirement pushed “further and further” away.
Defense
Napolitano announces air cargo restrictions
Passengers will be barred from packing large toner cartridges in luggage.
Defense
Pentagon needs rationale for hiring civilian leaders, GAO says
Consistent documentation of reviews of war zone workforce should be reported to Congress, auditors concluded.
Defense
Air Force lacks schedule for next generation bomber
Officials plan to breathe new life into existing bombers to keep them flying and effective until the next long-range strike platform and its support systems are ready.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Detaching IT security officers would harm cybersecurity, CIOs warn
Proponents back legislation to give chief information officers autonomy to better enforce federal network security management.
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Navy seeks to split next littoral ship contracts
Benefits of awarding work to two firms include stabilizing the program and the industrial base for shipbuilding, and enhancing prospects for foreign military sales.
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Officials move to beef up air cargo screening
The Transportation Security Administration will continue to use intelligence, technology and vigilance to counter evolving threats, chief says.
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House Intelligence Committee faces shakeup
Outgoing Chairman Silvestre Reyes, D-Texas, might move to Armed Services panel.
Defense
McKeon seeks House Armed Services leadership post
California Republican says he would put on renewed emphasis on oversight of Pentagon.
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Top Armed Services Committee Democrats gunned down
Three of four members of the panel go down to defeat in Tuesday's elections.
Defense
Air cargo group urges global cooperation
Intelligence and technology are needed to stop terrorists and secure cargo, international trade group executive says.
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Defense agency raises bar for reviewing contractor cost proposals
Audit unit is limiting assessments to fixed-price proposals worth more than $10 million and cost-type proposals in excess of $100 million.
Defense
Navy to ax troubled programs
Possible terminations are just one part of a broader Pentagon effort to rid the military services’ budgets of unnecessary costs.
Defense
Problem-solving requires cooperation, says retired Adm. Thad Allen
Team work and coordination among agencies drive success in government, according to administration’s point man on oil spill cleanup.
Defense
ANALYSIS:Intelligence File Quiet on Drones
Pressure is building for President Obama to rein in one of the CIA’s favorite weapons.
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House Oversight committee set for major re-emergence
Obama tormenter Rep. Darrell Issa is poised to chair powerful committee if GOP wins the House.
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