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ADVICE+DISSENT: Intelligence File Set in Stone
As the Bush era winds down, spy masters leave their mark.
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An oral history of Iraq and Afghanistan
The lowdown on an effort to conducted in-depth interviews with military service members about their experiences in recent military operations.
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From Nextgov.com: ODNI: Trade-off information security for good intel
Director of National Intelligence issues security directive that could change how agencies build, validate and approve IT systems.
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Pentagon drops plans to convert union employees to NSPS
Official says current plan is to convert only Defense’s 205,000 non-bargaining unit employees to new pay system.
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Coast Guard awards patrol boat contract to fill critical void
Award is service’s first major procurement under its new acquisition directorate.
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Bush order allows direct hiring of military spouses
Order approving noncompetitive appointments to civil service jobs follows State of the Union pledge to expand benefits for military families.
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From Nextgov.com: Turnaround in case management system marks CIO’s tenure
Retiring Zalmai Azmi says a phased approach and more training in project management have been key to Sentinel’s success.
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Army struggles toward goal of wi-fi infantry
The service wants soldiers to be able to share text, photos, video, electronic maps and other data while on the move.
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Defense finalizes changes to pay system rules
Unions will consider filing suit over the new regulations if the next presidential administration doesn’t repeal the system entirely.
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Senate panel approves policies for release of sensitive documents
Bill would establish a Controlled Unclassified Information Office within the National Archives and Records Administration.
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Pentagon cost overruns defy easy solutions
Overruns in the military's top 95 procurement programs have increased $295 billion since 2000, according to GAO.
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Air Force disciplines 15 officers in nuclear mishap
Six generals, nine colonels sanctioned for role in mistaken shipment to Taiwan.
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Congress questions Homeland Security’s approach to nuclear detection
GAO, scientists: Key acquisition programs are failing to deliver on promises.
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House continuing resolution includes funds for National Guard, F-22
Measure also provides $72 million to compensate military personnel who have had their terms of service involuntarily extended.
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From Nextgov.com: Homeland Security committee approves key federal IT legislation
Measure would require agencies to install chief information security officers.
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Navy’s top officer sees lessons in shipbuilding program failures
Service needs to do a better job matching acquisitions to security threats.
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Negotiators agree to buy more F-22s, Zumwalt destroyers
Final authorization bill trims $104.7 million from the Army's $3.6 billion request for the Future Combat Systems.
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Homeland Security authorization bill falls by the wayside
Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs chairman says there isn't time to bring the bill before his committee.
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DHS radiation detection program may exceed cost estimates by $1 billion, GAO says
Homeland Security disputes findings; Congress to explore troubled program.
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