Defense
GAO: Defense domestic violence tracking remains flawed
Audit finds the Pentagon’s system for collecting data on abuse in military families hinders department’s ability to analyze trends.
Defense
Lawmakers seek justification for closing Joint Forces Command
Rep. Ike Skelton says Congress won’t fund closure without business case analysis.
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Justice Department appeals 'don't ask, don't tell' ruling
Officials also request a stay of a federal judge's injunction against enforcement of the law that bars homosexual men and women from serving openly in the military.
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Memorial fund breaks ground on law enforcement museum
Building will be underground and use technology to create a highly interactive experience for visitors.
Defense
Lawmakers urge deficit panel to back Defense cuts
Gates has proposed cutting more than $100 billion within the department's budget over the next five years.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Navy briefs enterprise network plan
Navy officials said they plan to have the Next-Generation Enterprise Network in operation by 2014.
Defense
GI bill, sagging economy boost military recruiting
Defense personnel official says armed services met their fiscal 2010 goals of recruiting a total of 165,291 new active-duty service members.
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Survey: Pay and benefits remain an issue for military families
Respondents say long deployments and worries about children and finances are main challenges facing service members.
Defense
Employees wring hands over Homeland Security consolidation
Department faces pushback on campus amenities and transportation.
Defense
Federal judge ends ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’
It’s not clear if Obama administration will appeal ruling eliminating ban on gays openly serving in the military.
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Commandos might have killed British aid worker
Prime Minister David Cameron went out of his way to praise the U.S. military for its role in the botched rescue.
Defense
Gates reaffirms Defense commitment to South Korea
The two countries recently held joint military exercises, initiated in response to North Korea's sinking of a South Korean warship.
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Security adviser to depart White House
Gen. James Jones' top deputy, Thomas Donilon, will be elevated to replace him.
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Senators find contractors too close to Afghan warlords
Investigators uncover systemic failures that have, at times, put U.S. military personnel and their mission at risk.
Defense
Obama signs first intelligence authorization bill in five years
Measure creates an inspector general for the U.S. intelligence community.
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ICE sets record for deporting illegal immigrants
Officials say White House’s immigration enforcement record surpasses that of prior administrations.
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GAO denies protest in Air Force tanker contest
Boeing and EADS will be the only bidders for the lucrative contract.
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FBI says Miranda readings don't hurt Bureau
Officials say reading rights to terrorism suspects does not impede ability to gather intelligence.
Defense
Clapper: Obama has 'great angst' about leaks
Intelligence director expresses particular disappointment in senior officials who "get their jollies by blabbing to the media."
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