Defense
Senate clears $600M border bill
Plan would be paid for by raising work-visa fees on foreign companies operating in the United States.
Defense
IG: Infighting hampers oversight of Defense contractors
Watchdog finds audit and management agencies are not collaborating to find and resolve problems.
Defense
Lawmaker questions management of soldiers’ life insurance funds
Beneficiaries aren’t well-informed on insurance payouts and don’t receive full interest, says Democrat.
Defense
Expert questions savings in Pentagon contractor cuts
Unless Defense scales back its mission, reducing service contractors won’t save money, former procurement executive says.
Defense
Business groups blast proposed immigration reforms
Legislation that would raise work-visa fees for foreign companies operating in the United States is among the offending proposals.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: VA adopts standard identifier for vets in health and benefits programs
Unique 10-digit ID will be assigned using a system for federal employees mandated by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Agencies could be prone to new kind of sophisticated cyberattack
The government should watch out for “man-in-the-browser” attacks that have been used to steal money from financial institutions, security expert says.
Defense
Pentagon abandons insourcing effort
Defense Secretary Gates says the initiative did not produce the savings he anticipated.
Defense
House inaction dooms fiscal 2010 intelligence bill
An intelligence authorization bill has not been enacted since 2005.
Defense
House passes border security bill
Despite opposition, chamber approves emergency $600 million spending bill to beef up security along U.S.-Mexican border.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Campbell out as MHS CIO, Woodson nomination on hold
Defense Secretary Robert Gates plans to eliminate Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Networks and Information Integration to help cut $100 billion from the Pentagon’s budget during the next five years.
Defense
Gates announces major cuts at Defense
Pentagon will eliminate three organizations plus eliminate contractors, 150 senior executives and 50 flag officers.
Defense
Defense ends performance-based pay for intelligence employees
Workers will not see salary reductions as a result of the change, outgoing Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence James Clapper says.
Defense
Former Hill investigator nominated for CIA inspector general
David B. Buckley has more than 30 years of experience in military and intelligence issues and federal oversight.
Defense
Funding for border security approved in last-minute bill
Costs would be offset by increasing fees on foreign companies that abuse the use of H-1B visas and tourist visas.
Defense
GOP senator’s heated objection delays defense policy bill
McCain says Democrats are using the authorization measure to advance a “social agenda.”
Oversight
National Guard pushes for more resources
A report says greater investment in the reserve force provides a solution to the Pentagon’s fiscal woes.
Defense
Senate Democrats seek action on new border bill
Measure would provide $600 million in emergency funds to beef up security along the nation's border with Mexico.
Defense
Another GOP senator puts a hold on intelligence nominee
Latest delay casts doubt on whether James Clapper can be confirmed as director of national intelligence before Congress’ August recess.
Defense