Defense
Army releases modernization strategy
Plan describes how the service will rebalance units and adapt Future Combat Systems programs.
Defense
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.
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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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Army surgeon general notes concern about drugs prescribed to wounded soldiers
Lt. Gen. Eric Schoomaker defends overall quality of care at warrior transition units after reports of addiction in New York Times .
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Northrop Grumman picks Northern Virginia for new home
State edges out Virginia, District of Columbia in bid to host headquarters of one of the largest federal contractors.
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Half of employees will be off NSPS by end of June
Last payouts under the pay-for-performance system averaged 4.26 percent for workers who received ratings of 3 out of 5 or better.
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Groups push Congress for border-fix bill
Following Arizona's passage of new hard-line law, both sides of Congress feel pressure to pass immigration reform.
Defense
Defense contracting bill to hit House this week
Democrats already are claiming the measure as a victory for fiscal responsibility.
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IG blasts FEMA for conflict of interests in IT contract in flood insurance program
Office also charges agency with poor oversight and unqualified leadership, which hampered major technology initiative, costing taxpayers millions of dollars.
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Obama urges Hill to move on immigration
Administration hopes to use the backlash against Arizona's proposed crackdown on illegal immigration to fuel the drive to move immigration reform.
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Survey: DHS employees enjoy work but view management warily
Respondents also reported concerns about perceived favoritism.
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Lawmaker urges military to plan for bigger shortfall in fighter aircraft
House Democrat says Defense needs a backup plan in the likely event of more delays to the F-35 program.
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Pentagon seeks to force contract bidders to disclose conflicts of interest
Proposal suggests contracting officers attempt to mitigate potential problems before prohibiting companies from placing bids.
Defense
TSA is entering a new developmental phase, executive says
Security agency has moved from building operations to fine-tuning them for optimal performance, according to chief human capital officer.
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From Nextgov.com: Federal cybersecurity monitoring goes real-time and digital
New rules call for agencies to continuously collect data about security status and stream it to OMB monthly, rather than report quarterly by paper.
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