Defense
Top Armed Services Committee Democrats gunned down
Three of four members of the panel go down to defeat in Tuesday's elections.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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