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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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From Nextgov.com: Government taps an uneasy alliance with hackers
Agencies turn to the computer underworld for help shoring up their cyber defenses.
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Obama: 'We will not waver in our resolve'
President confirms bomb plot on two Jewish sites in Chicago.
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Survey: Troops would back 'don't ask' repeal
Working group is analyzing the survey results and coordinating a plan to overturn the policy if Congress does revoke the law.
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Authorities report another shooting at Marine Corps museum
Incident comes on the heels of three other recent shootings that the FBI says are linked.
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Pentagon pay transition remains on track, data shows
But ensuring employees do not lose salary as a result of conversion from pay-for-performance system is still a concern.
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Extension gives private security firms in Afghanistan some breathing room
Afghan President Hamid Karzai forms a committee that includes U.S. officials to develop a timetable to remove PSCs.
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Suspect in bomb plot sought to kill soldiers
Search warrant says Farooque Ahmed wanted to kill Americans and coalition forces in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
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Democrats call for investigation of Defense subcontracting
Five lawmakers ask GAO to review a program aimed at getting large contractors to sign on more small businesses.
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Official says Army must expedite civilian hiring process
Service should reduce hiring time from 130 to 80 days, Army undersecretary recommends.
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Webb blasts Pentagon for impeding flow of information
Virginia senator says Defense officials are showing a "lack of respect" for Congress and the media.
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Virginia Democrat accused of disrespecting military service
Republican challenger says Rep. Jim Moran implied military service is not sufficient public service experience to run for office.
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Army touts off-the-shelf helicopter purchases
Official says government is benefiting significantly from adoption of a commercially developed aircraft.
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Webb to stall future Defense nominations over JFCOM
Virginia Democrat accuses Pentagon of slow response to requests for information on closure of Norfolk-based command.
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GAO faults disaster recovery plan for critical networks
Auditors say Homeland Security does not have an effective plan to ensure national infrastructure bounces back from crisis.
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Casey: Army is stepping off the deployment treadmill
Troops are spending more time at home between combat missions, providing a better opportunity to build resilience, the service’s chief of staff says.
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'Don't ask, don't tell' divides secretaries, commanders
Top Defense political appointees support repealing ban on gays serving openly in the military.
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Cybersecurity is ‘really about the people,’ official says
Technology means little without a strong workforce to protect computer networks, panelists note.
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