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Homeland Security replaces head of troubled border program
Mark Borkowski, a veteran government manager, will now lead the multibillion-dollar virtual fence project.
Defense
Air Force to strengthen inspections and expand training for nuclear mission
Service leaders still are weighing a major reorganization recommended by a task force.
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Forward Observer: Butter Over Guns
The Senate votes of Barack Obama and John McCain shed light on how they would handle major defense issues.
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From Nextgov.com: Energy's unclassified networks still open to cyberattack
Inspector general reports that while progress has been made, systems remain vulnerable .
Defense
Conference leaders to limit amendments to defense bill
Provision aimed at improving the process of delivering military absentee ballots from overseas appear among those off the table.
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TSA volunteers lend a hand in Houston after Ike
Union expresses concerns about hurricane-related disciplinary actions, but TSA disputes reports.
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Presidential campaigns urged to prepare for DHS transition
McCain, Obama should name potential Homeland Security appointees before the November election, say witnesses at a congressional hearing.
Defense
Senate Democrats call out Defense on clean-up record
Environment and Public Works chairwoman criticizes department for shirking its duties regarding contaminated sites.
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Lawmakers worry stopgap funding would hinder security programs
Homeland Security official calls continuing resolutions "extremely distracting" for any agency, says level funding would stunt the department's growth.
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House panel probes failed Homeland Security contracts
Democrats say taxpayers footed a $15 billion bill for poorly managed acquisitions.
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Senators press for more Hill oversight of anthrax probe
Judiciary Committee chair and ranking member express doubts that federal scientist Bruce Ivins acted alone in the 2001 anthrax attacks.
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From Nextgov.com: Watchdog agency cites flaws in DHS cybersecurity program
More energy should go into predicting and preventing future attacks, GAO says .
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Top-notch civil servants lauded at black-tie gala
Awards recognize achievements in disaster planning, environmental protection, medicine, law and social justice.
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From Nextgov.com: Panel says DHS should not oversee cybersecurity
Nonpartisan commission recommends White House take the lead on protecting federal computer networks.
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Air Force: Tanker competition may be delayed for years
Officials say they are working to review the requirements and revamp the acquisition process.
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House leader outlines emerging disaster relief package
Assistance will help those affected by recent hurricanes, tornadoes and wildfires.
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FEMA still overseeing search and rescue in Texas, Louisiana
Multiple agencies have conducted more than 2,500 missions to help Gulf Coast residents hit by Hurricane Ike.
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From Nextgov.com: Homeland Security to direct cybersecurity initiative
Defense and intelligence agencies will support the governmentwide effort .
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Progress in Afghanistan gets rockier
If Iraq is the model for how to defeat an insurgency, NATO and U.S. forces in Afghanistan have a very long road ahead.
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