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Guard not consulted on transfer of C-130s
Chief remains optimistic there will be a compromise on the cargo planes that is acceptable to the Air Force and the Air National Guard.
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From Nextgov.com: Unplugged VA computer affects treatment of cancer patients
Without network connection , doctors could not check X-rays of veterans with prostate cancer to determine how they were responding to radiation, the department’s inspector general reports.
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Gates questions long-term need for 11 Navy carriers
Defense secretary signaled that the service may have to scale back or rethink its plans to pay for other priorities.
Defense
Top officers urge higher TRICARE fees
Leaders of the three naval services on Monday argued for an increase in the health care fees that retired military personnel and their families pay.
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Navy seeks time to decide F/A-18 aircraft deal
Top official says the service is still gathering facts and estimating possible savings under multiyear procurement.
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Armed Services panels prepare for Defense authorization markups
House chairman advises against using measure as vehicle to legislate on "don't ask, don't tell."
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ANALYSIS:Intelligence File Listening In
Surveillance laws should focus on how agencies use information, not how they collect it.
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From Nextgov.com: VA finds bug that caused mix-up in health exchange system
Glitch that combined patient data or returned incomplete files should be fixed in May.
Defense
Agency saves time and money with online recruiting
NSA nets hundreds of qualified job candidates with one employee's idea to host a virtual career fair.
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GAO uncovers use of counterfeit parts in military equipment
Watchdog says the Pentagon is unable to determine extent of the problem in its supply chain.
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Senate Democrats circulate divisive immigration draft
Plan designates tighter security as a prerequisite to giving illegal immigrants legal status.
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House overhauls acquisition of Defense services, technology
Bill requires the Pentagon to tie acquisition employees’ salary increases and other incentives to performance.
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Army releases modernization strategy
Plan describes how the service will rebalance units and adapt Future Combat Systems programs.
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House Democrats prod Senate to take up immigration bill
Democratic lawmakers claim they will not be intimidated by Republican threats to halt work on other legislation if immigration reform advances.
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Oversight panel leaders push on Fort Hood inquiry
Senators say they are seeking the Obama administration's cooperation, but feel they have no alternative to a subpoena for an investigation into the November shootings.
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Special ops forces face helicopter shortage
Officials say Pentagon has a long-term plan to fill the holes.
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Burning Question: Which is a bigger threat to the military, bullets or bullet points?
The assault on PowerPoint continues, but the software has proven to be a tough foe.
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Administration weighs response to Arizona immigration law
Homeland Security secretary says law could hurt enforcement efforts by undermining trust in immigrant communities.
Defense
Alternate engine makers for F-35 jet offer price cut
Proposal comes amid repeated threats from Defense chief Robert Gates that he will recommend a veto of any defense bill that keeps alive the alternate engine program.
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