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Defense aims to use interagency contracts judiciously
Top Pentagon procurement policy official says GSA must provide data to show its Multiple Award Schedule deals are valuable.
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Petraeus wins unanimous Senate vote
General was tapped by Obama last week after the resignation of the Army Gen. Stanley McChrystal.
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Appropriations panel chairman releases $75B supplemental draft
Supplemental package would provide $45.5 billion in discretionary funding, with $37.12 billion slated for the troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Hoyer: Votes on wartime supplemental by Friday
Bill could be split into at least two parts, with one devoted solely to military spending.
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Petraeus: Deadline puts pressure on Afghans
General says July 2011 date will send a "message of urgency," but emphasizes the United States will withdraw troops responsibly.
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Plan for new border troops outlined in Arizona meeting
Almost half of 1,200 troops headed for the Southwest border will be deployed in Arizona by August or September, officials say.
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Pentagon cost-cutting efforts touch on procurement
Defense officials are aiming for 2-3 percent savings annually through more efficient purchasing.
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Senator to quiz Petraeus on Afghan security
Armed Services Committee chairman will question nominee on plans to expand the presence of Afghan national security forces in Kandahar.
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House leader: Defense cuts can reduce debt
Hoyer says Pentagon budget should not be exempt from "hard choices."
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Unions set wish list for new TSA administrator
Collective bargaining is top priority for groups seeking to represent 40,000 agency employees.
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From Nextgov.com: Pentagon orders system to track soldiers for brain injuries
After years of criticism for not properly diagnosing and treating troops affected by battlefield explosions, Defense calls for a database that would alert physicians to check for hard-to-detect concussions and brain damage.
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House panel OKs $44B Homeland Security spending bill
Legislation also restores administration's proposed cuts to Coast Guard personnel and operations accounts.
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Gates: No one but Petraeus could step in
There was only one general officer poised to take over quickly and help troops in Afghanistan maintain their focus, according to the Defense secretary.
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Napolitano pushes back against border security critics
Responding to Republicans slamming the administration on border security, DHS chief says U.S.-Mexico border will never be totally sealed.
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Senator plans to expedite Petraeus' confirmation
Armed Services Committee chairman is confident McChrystal's replacement will be confirmed before July 4 recess.
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Obama accepts McChrystal's resignation
Gen. David Petraeus is president's choice to replace McChrystal as top commander in Afghanistan.
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Navy working to meet cost-cutting goals, admiral says
Officials are looking for redundancies in organizations and programs, according to chief of operations.
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Obama asks Hill for $600 million border security amendment
Funding would include $297 million to hire 1,000 new Border Patrol agents and $37 million for two new unmanned drones.
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White House to unveil revised ID management plan Friday
White House to unveil revised ID management plan Friday Strategy will build on past efforts, including the Bush administration’s attempt to establish universal credentials for accessing federal buildings and computers.
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