Defense
Defense policy bill could affect insourcing efforts
Provisions would prohibit quotas and require agencies to give “special consideration” to bringing several categories of contract work back in house.
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Ex-official sees progress against al-Qaida
Counterterrorism expert says jihadist movement is on the decline but there likely will be more attacks before it dies completely.
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Forward Observer: Unmarked Exit
The question of how to leave Afghanistan is weighing on the Obama administration and dividing lawmakers.
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Tough choices confront defense budget cutters
The Pentagon is looking for $100 billion in savings over five years, but it might not be as easy to find fat as it appears, analysts say.
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Guard work defies easy labels
Witnesses tell wartime contracting panel a nuanced approach is needed to identify which security jobs should be off-limits to contractors.
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Homeland Security officials weigh more UAV border patrols
A long-standing obstacle to deploying more aerial drones in U.S. civilian airspace has been getting approval from the FAA.
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IG launches new probes of domestic surveillance
Justice office will review records of use of national security letters, which are demands for information without a court order.
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From Nextgov.com: VA faces flood of new claims and charges of a ‘hostile’ work environment
Tests of new work processes show ways the department can manage a double-digit increase in claims it expects to receive in the next two years.
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Gates: Defense needs supplemental by July 4
Pentagon chief says military would have to begin curtailing defense operations if Congress does not pass bill by deadline.
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House Democrats looking to expedite work on supplemental
Sending the bill to the floor without a markup is a likely scenario for speeding along the war funding.
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Petraeus 'fine' after passing out at Senate hearing
Central Command chief says he was simply dehydrated.
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Burning Question: Does the military try to suppress the sex drive of recruits?
A look at those age-old saltpeter rumors.
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Building security agency’s workforce plan questioned
Watchdog wonders how the Federal Protective Service will pay, hire and train new employees.
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Lawmakers urge major cuts in Defense spending
Task force report cites potential savings of nearly $1 trillion over 10 years.
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Senate panel may vote on intelligence nominee before recess
Movement is contingent upon completion of an intelligence policy bill.
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IG finds 211 misplaced or misidentified graves at Arlington
Army removes top officials after findings of gross mismanagement, dysfunctional organizational climate at national cemetery.
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TSA nominee is diplomatic about screener bargaining rights
John Pistole says he would review the matter and consult with the Homeland Security secretary.
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McHugh: Cuts will help Army priorities
The service will be allowed to use the money saved to meet other greater needs.
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Pentagon tries to break from past on pay, personnel reform
Union and agency cooperation is critical to rebounding from NSPS’ demise, witnesses tell senators.
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