Defense
House committee votes to honor public servants killed on home soil
Provision would set a precedent of treating those hurt or killed by terrorist acts as though they were in combat zones.
Defense
Defense bill aims to beef up health care for military personnel
Provisions in legislation would expand TRICARE coverage and improve mental health benefits.
Defense
Panel fattens Navy order for F/A-18 fighter jets
Addition is part of the $760 billion defense policy bill expected on the House floor next week.
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Defense implements sexual assault rule
Contractors cannot use mandatory arbitration agreements to settle cases; provision includes waiver for national security.
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House committee rejects insourcing quotas
Measure bans “arbitrary goals” for bringing contracted work back into government.
Defense
Deal with White House clears way for intel authorization
An authorization bill for the U.S. intelligence community has not been enacted since fiscal 2005.
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Agencies can't connect intelligence dots, panel told
Sept. 11 commission leaders say agencies can't share and analyze data quickly.
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Panel restores $112 million to Army budget
Money will go to technologies the service is salvaging from the canceled Future Combat Systems program.
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Pentagon reports progress on anniversary of procurement reform law
Despite improvements, watchdog finds major programs still face requirements changes, software development challenges and workforce issues.
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U.S. must counter Chinese military gains, senators say
Financing technology upgrades needed in the Western Pacific will be a challenge.
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Senate probe finds 14 failures in Christmas bomb attempt
Report calls for the government to develop advanced information technology systems to detect threats.
Defense
White House to name FBI deputy director as new TSA head
This is the Obama administration’s third pick to lead the security agency, which has been without a permanent chief for more than one year.
Defense
Forward Observer: Gates' Swan Song?
Pentagon chief is clearly fed up with the status quo in the military-industrial-political complex.
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Defense opts for multiyear F/A-18 deal
Officials say purchase would save 10 percent over a traditional contract.
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Finger pointing begins over New York security grant allocations
Lawmakers and the Obama administration spar over whether funding has actually increased or decreased, and who is responsible.
Defense
Defiant panels approve $485 million for F-35 alternate engine
Defense chief contends any savings from increased competition are not worth the upfront costs of developing and buying two engines for the fighter.
Defense
Senate panel approves supplemental, floor fights await
Bill includes $33.5 billion for the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and $68 million to help with the Gulf oil spill.
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Panels OK special ops, cybersecurity funds
Other approved funds included $168 billion for the military's operations and maintenance accounts.
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Customs chief's credibility remains in question
Finance panel chief is skeptical despite Bersin's explanation of his failure to properly file employment forms for his household workers.
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