Defense
Air Force jet flies on plant oil fuel blend
New mix will be tested across the fleet; service wants to spur domestic development of renewable jet fuel.
Defense
Defense chief urges Hill action on supplemental by early spring
Most of the $33 billion request would pay for the surge of 30,000 troops into Afghanistan and to accelerate training of Afghan security forces.
Defense
Pentagon revises gay ban enforcement policies
New regulations aim to introduce ‘a greater measure of common sense and common decency,’ says Defense secretary.
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Bill would extend TRICARE coverage to adult children
New Mexico lawmaker introduces legislation to increase maximum age of military dependent health coverage to 26.
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Burning Question: Should generals speak out on 'don't ask, don't tell' policy?
Not if they want to stay in the good graces of the Defense secretary and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Defense
Gates assures no more F-35 cost, schedule woes
Defense secretary says Pentagon's largest weapons system program is on track after a rocky history.
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Senator seeks five IG reports on TSA nominee
Susan Collins, R-Maine, says White House has been slow to disclose information regarding allegations against Army Maj. Gen. Robert Harding.
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Army leaders defend new ground vehicle development
Service decides no existing vehicles are survivable, lethal and mobile enough to meet its needs.
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TSA nominee won’t commit to collective bargaining rights
Maj. Gen. Robert Harding emphasizes training and morale challenges during first confirmation hearing.
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Senators to press TSA nominee on Iraq contract audit
Collective bargaining rights for airport screeners also are likely to come up.
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Officials outline missile defense goals
Pentagon leaders on Monday rejected abolishing the Missile Defense Agency and transferring its functions to the different armed services.
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Forward Observer: Kill The F-35?
A defense expert predicts the government will keep the fighter jet alive no matter what, to show taxpayers they got something for their money.
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House votes to exempt TRICARE from health reform bill
TRICARE and other Defense beneficiaries will not have to purchase coverage beyond what they already have.
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From Nextgov.com: Insurgents years ago obtained U.S. systems used to stop IEDs, report says
The devices might have been sent to Iran to develop countermeasures that block jamming signals that prevent the detonation of roadside bombs, according to an Army document.
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Airbus manufacturer may bid for Air Force tankers
Defense Department might extend deadline to give EADS more time to prepare bid.
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Pentagon audit cited TSA nominee's firm for overbilling
Company founded by retired Army Maj. Gen. Robert Harding overcharged the government for interrogation work in Iraq and had to pay back about $2 million.
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From Nextgov.com: NRC fines VA for botched radiation therapy procedures
Record penalty reflects "lack of safety culture to ensure patients are treated safely ," official says.
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Interrogation work by TSA nominee's firm under review
Congressional staffers are investigating whether Harding's former consulting company had ties to the Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq.
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Unions press forward in battle to represent airport screeners
Dueling labor groups have both filed election petitions; one hit Capitol Hill to push a bill granting transportation security officers bargaining rights.
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