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Terrorist threats not yet an issue in Hill races
For now, Democrats appear to be finding safe ground in backing the Obama administration's counterterrorism policies.
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Military command downplays fuel supply attack
Less than 1 percent of Afghanistan-bound trucks and traffic have experienced any damage, says U.S.-led International Security Assistance Force.
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Soldiers struggle emotionally under stress of war
After nine years of conflict, the Army is grappling with growing rates of suicide, crime and drug abuse in the ranks.
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Lawmakers tackle interagency reform
Proposed personnel system would integrate national security expertise across government.
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Senator: Don't change date for starting Afghanistan troop withdrawal
Open-ended military commitments permit inaction on the part of host governments and reduce the incentive for them to take the lead, Democratic Sen. Carl Levin says.
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Finally, Congress approves Coast Guard authorization bill
Four years in the making, measure will allow service to proceed with long-sought reorganization.
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Military uses drones to counter roadside bombs
Tactic represents a shift in the fight against improvised explosive devices, which are responsible for nearly 60 percent of coalition battle deaths in Afghanistan.
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Senators: DHS isn’t improving management fast enough
Poor oversight and planning for major Homeland Security programs wastes millions and hinders mission.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Space agency is headed for new information security requirements
Bill would require NASA to provide progress reports on real-time computer monitoring systems; move comes amid effort to update policies governmentwide.
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Supreme Court will weigh in on NASA contractor dispute
Case involving privacy rights of California scientists could have significant impact on process of background checks.
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Senators lay down marker with detailed immigration overhaul bill
Lawmakers and aides privately concede it is highly unlikely that Congress would take up immigration reform in the post-election lame-duck session.
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GAO: Defense finance systems $6.9 billion over budget, years behind schedule
Department works toward financial audits by focusing on budget data and information about mission-critical assets.
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High-ranking regional Defense audit official leaves agency
One-line memorandum attributes departure to investigations at DCAA, but does not elaborate.
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Bill seeks to resolve errors at Arlington
Senators want to ensure cemetery leaders step up contract management, and follow through on plans to identify and resolve gravesite mistakes.
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Mullen worried about threats to security gains in Iraq
Political paralysis could lead to new outbreak of violence, official says.
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House Democrats bar floor amendments to authorization bill
Republicans complain that legislation approving fiscal 2010 funding for intelligence agencies is outdated.
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Senate panel moves building security bill
Committee also passes legislation to beef up government performance.
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Navy signs $5.3B multiyear F/A-18 aircraft purchase deal
Pentagon estimates the agreement will save $600 million.
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'Pushy New Yorkers' compel House vote on 9/11 bill
Measure would extend health care aid to Sept. 11 first responders.
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