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Ridge sees security gaps since Sept. 11 attacks
Former Homeland Security secretary says Coast Guard needs more funding and government must improve vaccine stockpile.
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Forecast calls for politics and a side of bluster on Defense bill
Senate braces for votes this week on controversial issues with limited ties to defense authorization bill, but which could energize voters in the midterm elections.
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Navy moves to protect jobs at Louisiana shipyard
Service wants to accelerate procurement schedule at endangered Avondale facility that employs thousands of workers.
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Pentagon watchdog defends office’s work
Some of the recommendations in a highly critical Senate report are off-base, Defense IG says.
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For soldiers, coming home can be as hard as leaving
The strain on military families does not end when the troops return from Iraq or Afghanistan.
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Bill would extend health coverage to adult children of CHAMPVA beneficiaries
Change would mirror health reform law granting coverage to dependent children up to age 26.
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Senate appropriators OK clean Defense, leg branch bills
Measures clear the panel along party lines, with Republicans withholding support amid concerns about discretionary spending levels.
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More consistency than changes seen for Defense panels
House and Senate Armed Services committees are unlikely to experience upheaval in leadership approach regardless of the November election results.
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Devil is in the details regarding Defense spending guidance
Industry and Congress support the Pentagon’s efficiency initiative goals, but await more information on implementation.
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Pentagon official seeks support for contracting initiatives
Possible consequences of not acting include broken or canceled programs and market uncertainty, acquisition executive says.
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Senators demand a better plan for nuclear detection
A Homeland Security office is spending money without a clear strategy and has little to show for two costly radiation detector projects, lawmakers charge.
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Army seeks hundreds of contracting specialists
Service will insource 4,000 acquisition personnel and hire hundreds more to boost workforce.
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Industry chief welcomes Defense acquisition reforms
Aerospace Industry Association president says proposals align closely with many of the recommendations the private sector gave the Pentagon.
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Senator will introduce immigration overhaul before election
Bill will include language that would give an estimated 11 million illegal immigrants in the country a way to earn citizenship.
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New rules aim to rein in Defense spending
Guidance to acquisition staff will affect how the Pentagon spends $400 billion annually on weapons and services.
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EADS says tanker's flight test should help contract bid
Statement is the latest in a prolonged campaign of advertisements, news releases and public statements by two global competitors for what could be a $50 billion deal.
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Nuclear program has Air Force both worried and hopeful
Administration's fiscal 2011 budget request includes a substantial funding increase to upgrade nuclear weapons facilities and modernize and sustain the weapons stockpile.
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Appropriators slash F-35 purchases in fiscal 2011
Subcommittee's decision is to buy ll less fighters than the department requested; panel also excludes funding for alternate engine.
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Senate leader to push defense authorization bill next week
Measure would thrust into the spotlight hot-button issues such as gays serving in the military and abortions at military hospitals.
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