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Bill would allow foreign contractors to be sued in U.S. courts
Legislation named for deceased Army lieutenant colonel would make it easier to suspend and debar non-complying companies.
Defense
GAO: Security agency is making progress, but still falling short
Report says Federal Protective Service needs to pay more attention to resource allocation, technology and information management.
Defense
Analysts: Defense industry will survive flatter budgets
Contractors have benefited from a 60 percent spike in procurement and research and development accounts in the last eight years.
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Panelists urge continued support for military’s anti-smoking efforts
Female smokers require special focus because they face particular barriers to quitting, witnesses tell lawmakers.
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Senate hearing scheduled Thursday for Air Force post nominee
Erin Conaton is currently the majority staff director for the House Armed Services Committee.
Defense
GAO: Costs to implement BRAC have risen significantly
Auditors estimate the long-term savings will be about 70 percent lower than projected in 2005.
Defense
Agencies begin limited Fort Hood briefings
Lawmakers say administration should be more forthcoming with information on the deadly shootings.
Defense
Senate approves military construction-VA spending measure
Chamber adds funding to renovate empty buildings to provide housing and services to homeless veterans.
Defense
Administration briefs two Capitol Hill panels on Fort Hood shootings
Senior officials speak to intelligence committees, but deny request to send witnesses to Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing.
Defense
Defense measure likely to carry unfinished spending bills
Financial Services appropriations legislation containing the federal employee pay raise is expected to hitch a ride.
Defense
Armed Services panel delays briefing on Fort Hood incident
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee plans to hold a Thursday hearing on the shootings.
Defense
Army combat stress is up Afghanistan, down in Iraq
Multiple deployments are increasing mental health problems, reports say.
Defense
Gates: Vehicles blaze new procurement trail
Mine-resistant, all-terrain vehicles mark a significant departure from the slow development cycles typical of most major defense programs, says Pentagon chief.
Defense
Alleged Army gunman’s former patients need follow-up care, observers say
Service declines to discuss steps Army is taking, if any, to help soldiers formerly treated by psychiatrist.
Defense
Search for illegal immigrants widens
Homeland Security announces that by 2013 all law enforcement agencies should be able to access technology identifying illegal immigrants in U.S. prison system.
Defense
Gates stepping up fight against roadside bombs
Defense secretary is creating a departmentwide task force aimed at combating the growing threat of improvised explosive devices in Afghanistan.
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Agencies begin implementing veterans hiring directive
Goal of initiative is to take a “headhunting role” and be more proactive about reaching out to former service members, personnel chief says.
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President aims to step up hiring of veterans
Obama directs agencies to establish offices to guide veterans through the job application process and help them adjust to civilian life.
Defense
Senate is moving on Military Construction-VA measure
The total funding in the measure is $7.1 billion over the $126.8 billion provided in fiscal 2009.
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