Defense
Obama opposes 1.9 percent pay raise for military members
Policy statement expresses concern over several personnel provisions in the Defense authorization bill.
Defense
Stage is being set for congressional border security battle
Provisions adding funding for border efforts could prove contentious during conference negotiations on the wartime supplemental spending bill.
Defense
New counterterror strategy to spell out Obama vision
Administration's plan seeks an international order that promotes peace, security and opportunity.
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Homeland Security replaces head of Federal Protective Service
Gary Schenkel had been under fire from Capitol Hill after a series of reports uncovered security gaps at federal buildings.
Defense
F-35 engine battle revs up
Defense secretary makes final appeal to lawmakers to cancel unwanted engine program, while GE head circulates letter of support for the F-35.
Defense
Dispute over oversight powers stalls intel policy bill
Democrats are trying to work around a threat to veto language allowing GAO to audit intelligence agencies.
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House supplemental includes $500 million for border security
Measure sets aside money to hire 1,200 new agents along the Southwest border and up to 500 new officers to reduce shortages in inspectors.
Defense
Washington officials honor incoming and outgoing Coast Guard leaders
Adm. Robert Papp Jr. takes the helm of the service; former commandant Adm. Thad Allen heads to the Gulf.
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White House and Pentagon clear way for repeal of military ban on gays
Defense secretary says he can accept a legislative proposal to overturn the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy.
Defense
Administration gets weak marks on spill
Poll says only 31 percent see Obama doing an excellent or good job dealing with the Gulf of Mexico disaster.
Defense
Unclear if war supplemental will steer clear of add-ons
One amendment would provide funding to hire more personnel and make improvements inside federal agencies that work on border security issues.
Defense
Lawmakers, experts weigh response to DNI's departure
While officials say the intelligence chief needs proper authority, they agree there's no appetite on Capitol Hill to pass legislative fixes.
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Report: Gun accidentally fired in Energy Department training session
Contractor did not have adequate safety controls in place, inspectors say.
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Study raises questions about military’s brain injury assessment tool
At issue is determining which instrument works best for evaluating mild injuries that can lead to serious impairment down the road.
Defense
Observers debate role, authority of intelligence chief
Whatever Dennis Blair's personal problems as director of national intelligence, the role is inherently awkward.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Senate panel denies IED group $400 million emergency funding
Lawmakers say an organization that removes roadside bombs abused its freedom from acquisition rules, made unwise investments and asked to fund projects outside the scope of its charter.
Defense
TSA viewed as 'profiling' in new screening program
Lawmaker calls on Homeland Security to suspend program using behavioral detection techniques at U.S. airports.
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Security-related spending bills are likely to take priority
House majority leader says plan is to pass some appropriations measures before the midterm elections.
Defense
Insourcing isn’t the only ingredient of workforce rebalancing
Procurement policy chief tells Senate committee he does not expect a tectonic shift away from the private sector.
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