Defense

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.

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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.

Defense

ANALYSIS:Intelligence File Quiet on Drones

Pressure is building for President Obama to rein in one of the CIA’s favorite weapons.

Defense

House Oversight committee set for major re-emergence

Obama tormenter Rep. Darrell Issa is poised to chair powerful committee if GOP wins the House.

Defense

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.