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Defense seeks more time to weigh multiyear fighter jet deal
Deputy tells lawmakers the Pentagon did not receive an offer early enough to meet March 1 deadline.
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ANALYSIS:Intelligence File Afghanistan’s Spy Surge
A new war effort will stress the intelligence community.
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From Nextgov.com: Defense Department opens up to social media
New policy grants all personnel access to social networks but continues to block sites related to pornography, gambling and hate crimes.
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House resolves dispute, authorizes intelligence bill
Provision creating criminal penalties for CIA interrogators who use cruel or inhuman methods to extract information from suspected terrorists was dropped.
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New analysis fuels debate over alternative F-35 engine
Pentagon study advises against funding an alternate engine for the jet, despite finding that doing so would cost no more than procuring only the primary engine.
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Marines storm the Hill seeking equal billing with Navy
Legislation would expand the name of the department and its secretary to the "Navy and Marine Corps."
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Marines, Navy cite urgent 'reset' needs
Equipment stocks are at "unacceptable levels," Marine Corps commandant says.
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GOP seeks to cut DHS personnel funding
Republicans want budget increases in 2011 proposal for staffing and other administrative resources to go toward mission operations.
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From Nextgov.com: White House says data mining to focus only on government files
In reaction to a discussion of the controversial Total Information Awareness program, administration and security experts say intelligence practices should not include sifting through private records.
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Officials still hope firms will compete for tanker deal
Pentagon wants to avoid a scenario in which there is only one bidder for the pact, which is worth as much as $40 billion.
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Northrop's Hill allies hit tanker RFP
Company officials have threatened to pull out of the competition amid concerns of favoritism.
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Lawmakers criticize shipbuilding budget
Members of both parties call proposed fiscal 2011 funding insufficient to build the fleet needed.
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From Nextgov.com: Obama order resembles controversial Bush-era data-mining tool, security expert says
Memo issued in January to upgrade IT to integrate databases and correlate information after Christmas Day bombing attempt is similar to a 2002 DARPA project that attracted intense public opposition.
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National labor leaders back AFGE in effort to organize screeners
Largest federal employee union is vying with NTEU for 40,000 potential new members.
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Air Force will release tanker RFP on Wednesday
Pentagon officials have said they hope to award a contract this summer for the program, which is the service's top procurement priority.
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Army resists immediate end to gay ban
In congressional testimony, officials recommended against a moratorium on discharging known homosexual service members until a review of "don't ask, don't tell" is completed.
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Military services scale back their wish lists to Congress
High-priced goods are trimmed as military shows budget restraint.
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Unmanned drone sought for Texas-Mexico border
Technology would help reduce criminal activity and curb border violence, Texas Democrat says.
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AFGE seeks to represent screeners
Republicans say granting collective bargaining rights to TSA screeners could hurt national security.
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