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GOP: Treaty might imperil missile defense
Arms reduction treaty with Russia may prevent movement on Europe missile defenses, fueling Republican opposition.
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Customs and Border Protection official assesses border violence
New commissioner says no decision has been made to send the National Guard back to the border.
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Energy chief: Don't 'linger' over Yucca decision
Steven Chu says he wants to "move into the future" and that he will not allow congressional resistance to derail plans to abort the nuclear waste repository.
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IG: State and local immigration enforcement activities lack oversight
ICE staffing and performance measures aren’t aligned with management responsibilities, report concludes.
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From Nextgov.com: DISA launches huge integrated technology contract
Pact would provide cradle-to-grave operational support for training, exercises and events, analyze operational readiness, and form concepts for global networks and systems.
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Blair says intelligence overhaul far from over
A reform law enacted in 2004 is not adequate to meet challenges, according to the director of national intelligence.
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Veterans push for fixes to health care overhaul
Law isn't clear on where TRICARE fits in, groups say.
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Watchdog recommends more enhancements to passenger rail security
TSA should improve preparedness assessments and boost training for local responders, auditors find.
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Suit claims KBR billed for unauthorized security costs
Justice argues the firm did not have permission to obtain private security; company says Army failed to provide adequate protection.
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Report says military and private sector pay are not apples to apples
Watchdog concludes a career in the armed services has special benefits and risks that aren’t comparable to civilian jobs.
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Burning Question: What's tougher than moving elephants across the Alps?
Ask the Army's logistics experts.
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Pentagon extends tanker competition deadline
Move gives European consortium EADS time to put together a bid for the lucrative contract.
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Senators fight transfer of Air Guard's planes
A dozen C-130 Hercules cargo planes from National Guard units from nine states would move to an active-duty unit in Arkansas.
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Air Force chief open to extending tanker deadline
Gen. Norton Schwartz says a "modest extension" could be granted if the European consortium EADS is serious about submitting a bid.
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Burning Question: What's the significance of April 19?
It's the date of the Second Amendment March on Washington, and it's Patriots' Day. But it's also the anniversary of an infamous event.
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Leadership void at TSA is a morale bust, say unions
Aviation security agency has been without permanent chief for more than a year.
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VA aims for a better G.I. Bill
The Obama administration hopes to launch new and improved claims processing software by April 1.
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TSA nominee withdraws from consideration
Harding’s business dealings had come under scrutiny.
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IG finds gaps in State oversight of embassy guard contracts
Department is again under scrutiny for failing to properly manage private security guards in war zones.
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