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Army, Navy submit modest wish lists for fiscal 2010 funding
Army's list of so-called unfunded requirements totals $952 million and the Navy's, $395 million.
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Senator begins groundwork for sweeping immigration bill
Chairman of Judiciary subcommittee announces a series of hearings and says he is "cautiously optimistic" about getting legislation passed this year.
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Conferees reach deal on Defense acquisition reform bill
Agreement creates positions within the Pentagon, including a director for developmental test and evaluation and a director for systems engineering.
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Boost in Army personnel strength not needed, official says
General tells lawmakers he does not want a permanent increase in authorized personnel given the cost.
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Air Force wants accelerated production of strike fighters
Chief of staff says it is "imperative" that the service buy at least 80 F-35s a year -- and as many as 110 annually -- as soon as possible.
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Air Force submits smaller wish list
The modest request indicates that the services are heeding Defense secretary's calls to end the military's backdoor lobbying of Congress to secure money for items not included in the budget.
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GAO: Defense must make cultural, procedural changes to NSPS
Watchdog agency says moving too quickly on pay-for-performance systems undermines their credibility.
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Officials draft changes to Bush-era mandate on ID cards
Some of the biggest differences between the law and the proposed alternative deal with information-technology requirements.
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Panels to review Pentagon budget
Acquisition reform negotiations also are on this week's agenda.
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Commandant says Marines will field their own gunships
Service is looking for ways to give units more fire support and mobility.
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Air Force vows to improve acquisition system
Plan would expand workforce and revise processes to keep programs on time and within budget.
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Lawmaker engages Army general over Medal of Honor
Service’s chief of staff denies that awards have been reserved for soldiers who died in their acts of heroism.
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Witnesses back efforts to make FEMA an independent agency
Emergency management veterans say placing the agency in the Homeland Security Department starved it of resources and decision-making power.
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House passes supplemental war spending bill
Senate is expected to consider the measure on Tuesday and the goal is to complete conference negotiations before the Memorial Day recess.
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From Nextgov.com: Defense declares war on spam in bid to protect networks
DISA asks companies for applications that can scan 50 million e-mails a day coming into 5 million users, a requirement that could present management challenges .
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Lawmaker threatens to force DHS to let employees wear masks
Front-line workers want policy giving them the right to don protective gear to guard against spread of diseases.
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Debate erupts over whistleblower rights for intelligence workers
Legal experts disagree on whether a pending bill can protect employee rights and national security simultaneously.
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Defense to bulk up housing assistance program
Recovery Act funds will be used to expand effort to help service members and civilian employees who have been forced to sell their homes at a loss.
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Navy, Marine request sparks skepticism in House
Lawmakers question the plan to relocate 8,000 Marines from bases in Japan and challenge the fund request for research on shipbuilding programs whose future is in doubt.
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