Defense
Improper time-and-materials contracts prove costly
IG raps Army for lack of competition, weak oversight for war zone work.
Defense
Obama's next mission: Restoring the economy
In Oval Office address marking end of the Iraq war, president says he will focus on jumpstarting the economy and reducing unemployment.
Defense
ANALYSIS:Intelligence File The Outsiders
Contractors are here to stay. So, train federal employees how to manage them better.
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All eyes are on Air Force's expensive weapons program
The future prospects of the service rest largely on the fate of the Joint Strike Fighter.
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VA announces change in Agent Orange benefit claims process
Veterans diagnosed with three illnesses no longer are required to attribute their condition to military service.
Defense
Cybersecurity costs climb as market expands
Push to secure data and systems creates multibillion-dollar market for contractors.
Defense
Panel: Hurricane on heels of the BP oil spill could create chaos
The White House and Congress must be clearer in delegating responsibility before another storm hits the already hurting Gulf Coast, observers find.
Defense
Pentagon pulls $1B from WMD-defense efforts to fund vaccine initiative
Projects on the chopping block include development and acquisition of biological and chemical detection systems, and protective clothing.
Defense
Air Force realigns headquarters space functions
Service undersecretary will coordinate operational activities, assistant secretary will manage acquisitions.
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Agencies examine combat-related substance abuse
National Institutes of Health and VA will fund research on drug and alcohol abuse associated with military deployments.
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Defense agency seeks 10 percent price reduction from suppliers
Logistics officials will focus on “price reasonableness” and signing more long-term contracts.
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Lockheed on board with Pentagon cost-cutting initiative
Government’s biggest contractor says it’s working to reduce inefficiencies and cut overhead expenses.
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Army cancels ground combat vehicle contract
Service plans to issue a revised solicitation within three months.
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Unions pleased with TSA chief’s progress on bargaining rights
Assessment of how union representation would affect the agency’s mission is nearing completion, labor leaders say.
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Pentagon lacks a comprehensive suicide prevention strategy, report says
Task force finds uneven implementation of programs across military services.
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NIH renews research for countering nuclear threats
Seven institutions will receive funding to develop medical countermeasures for dirty bombs or nuclear attack.
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Young arms dealer gets into more trouble
Efraim Diveroli, who delivered faulty munitions to Afghan security forces through a Pentagon contract, is arrested again on firearms charges.
Defense
Pentagon pursues productivity growth
As budgets tighten, the Defense Department and its contractors look for ways to cut costs and improve efficiency.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Intel’s purchase of McAfee not a game changer for security
The buy pushes the chip maker further into the cyber market, but it won’t affect development.
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