Defense
Afghanistan is Obama's war now
Facing a host of bad options, Barack Obama is poised to take ownership of a war that will inevitably shadow his presidency.
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From Nextgov.com: DHS proposes standards for how the private sector should prepare for disasters
Industry fears the voluntary standards are too rigid and eventually could be made mandatory for companies looking to do business with the government.
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Lawmakers see room for improvement in DHS diversity efforts
Homeland Security must step up outreach and find ways to help more minorities advance to senior-level jobs, House members say.
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Democrats thwart GOP bid to stop Gitmo transfers
Final Homeland Security spending bill allows detainees to be brought to the United States for trial.
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Defense secretary weighs whether to urge veto of authorization bill
Pentagon staff is evaluating if funds allocated for an alternative engine for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, which the administration opposes, is grounds for veto.
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CBO forecasts rising Defense costs
Real growth in pay and benefits for the Defense Department's military and civilian personnel will contribute to increased spending.
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Recession helps military recruiters reach 36-year high
The four services and their National Guard and reserve components signed up 296,505 young men and women in fiscal 2009.
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From Nextgov.com: House panel plans cybersecurity training for members and staff
Two events will show users the best practices to protect computer systems , handheld devices and personal data from viruses and hackers.
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TSA works to reduce attrition among top staff
GAO: Fewer senior executives are quitting, but agency needs to identify reasons for departure.
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Forward Observer: Through Iran's Eyes
Mutually assured destruction might not be enough to keep Iran and Israel at bay if Iran develops a nuclear bomb.
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Generals want faster, focused procurement
Army official's strategy can be summed up with the mantra: "Buy fewer, more often."
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Pentagon extends Army, Marine deployments in Iraq
Prolonged combat tours are having a negative effect on Army re-enlistment rates, new study finds.
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Defense policy bill has major implications for contractors
Legislation extends ban on public-private job competitions and limits award fees for negligent contractors.
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House approves agreement on Pentagon pay-for-performance, sick leave benefit
Senate now will consider conference report on fiscal 2010 Defense authorization.
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Congress moves to repeal Pentagon pay-for-performance system
Conference agreement also gives Defense secretary ability to propose new personnel flexibilities.
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Authorizers agree to end F-22 program
The $680 billion Defense authorization bill is expected to pass both chambers and move to President Obama's desk in the next several days.
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Senate again rejects C-17 cut, approves spending bill
House and Senate appropriators already have been working quietly for weeks to resolve differences in the two chambers' versions of the defense bill.
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DHS announces immigration detention reforms
Immigration and Customs Enforcement will centralize and review all detention contracts.
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Key authorizers back second F-35 engine
House-Senate agreement on the fighter jet engine could provoke the Obama administration to follow through on a veto threat.
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