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From Nextgov.com: Agencies step up efforts to coordinate Haiti relief
Poor telecommunications, overwhelmed airport continue to frustrate operations.
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Survey: Many federal contractors saw boost despite recession
Half of respondents report increased revenue during the past year, but low profits.
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Forward Observer: F-35 Challenges Gates
Briefing shows it will cost almost twice as much to fly the fighter jets for one hour as it does the existing F/A-18A through D models and AV-8.
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Fort Hood review recommends action against several officers
Panel finds significant failures that warrant immediate attention regarding alleged shooter's rise through the ranks.
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Defense takes aim at contractor business systems
Proposed rule would allow contracting officers to withhold fees if systems for accounting, purchasing or estimating are deemed deficient.
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States get expanded role in Guard policy
A bipartisan Council of Governors will advise the administration on National Guard and other homeland defense issues.
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Outgoing intelligence HR chief says pay-for-performance can work
Personnel reform has a better chance if stakeholders are given a seat at the table, Sanders says.
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Key lawmakers tackle Islamic extremism in the military
In reviewing Fort Hood shootings, Senate committee recommends policy changes at Defense.
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Civil liberties group probes legal basis for drone attacks
ACLU requests casualty data and questions role of contractors in targeted killings.
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Marines cite mounting equipment needs
Congress so far has approved about $16 billion to repair and replace equipment lost in combat.
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State Department employees are accounted for after quake
President Obama promises massive, multiagency relief effort in Haiti.
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Navy advocates see rough waters ahead
Virginia Republican says defense budgets have not been adequate to meet the needs of the Navy and Marine Corps.
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Lawmakers outline Hill terrorism probes
House panels will investigate systemic and human errors involved in Dec. 25 failed attempt to blow up a Northwest flight.
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Admiral: Fleet size hinges on larger maintenance budget
Navy official says he doesn't know how much more improved ship maintenance will cost, but has ordered his command to cut expense everywhere it can.
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Customs got alleged terrorist's name days before flight
But officials assert that Abdulmutallab would not have been flagged because he was not already identified in key intelligence and law enforcement databases.
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Suicide prevention continues to elude Army leaders
Eight active-duty suicides in the first eight days of the year suggest rate is not abating.
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Concern grows over stalled GSA nomination
Martha Johnson was named administrator in April, but a hold by Republican Sen. Kit Bond has left her in limbo.
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Many U.S. embassies lack additional layer of visa security
Government must expedite a 2002 program directing Homeland Security personnel to work overseas with State consular officers, says senator.
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New airport screening policy under fire
Some groups are arguing that extra security measures for passenger from certain countries amount to racial profiling.
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