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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.
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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.
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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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Solar panels to be installed at White House
Environmental activist says the move could prompt households nationwide to follow suit.
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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.
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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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