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Only 3 percent of feds, contractors have received new ID cards
After solving “data quality” issues, OMB finds that the number of workers needing the high-tech cards has more than doubled since its last report.
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Supplemental likely to carry veterans' education funds
Funding measure is not expected to include any controversial war policy provisions.
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Coast Guard protests House authorization bill maneuver
Substitute language would undermine commandant’s authority, compromise security, White House says.
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VA, Defense officials grilled on allegations of ‘epidemic’ of soldier suicides
Senators probe internal e-mails reporting 1,000 suicide attempts per month.
Defense
Waxman probes contractors' use of off-shore subsidiaries
House chairman seeks estimates of tax savings the subsidiaries have generated and data on gross profits, owners, employees and benefits.
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White House threatens to veto House's Coast Guard bill
Final reauthorization bill includes a provision that would require the service to provide security around liquefied natural gas terminals.
Defense
FBI releases details of expansive data-sharing program
Software will identify criminal activity hotspots, offer mapping and conduct threat level assessments.
Defense
Government will replace virtual border fence
Officials say current $20 million system does not work adequately.
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DHS wants airlines to collect foreign passengers’ photos, fingerprints
Carriers say proposed rule is too costly and forces them to perform what should be a governmental function.
Defense
Gates tells military services to prepare for unconventional wars
Officers must “tell blunt truths” to civilian leaders, Defense secretary advises cadets at West Point.
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Lawmaker to oppose domestic add-ons to war funding bill
Senate Democrat says he hopes to avoid any "unnecessary disruptions," including a possible veto, in enacting the spending bill.
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New Air Force satellites protect, improve space-based communications
One satellite helps forecast degrading 'space weather' and another provides faster downloads.
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Defense acquisition chief requires program managers to sign tenure agreements
Department works to reduce turnover, cited by GAO as cause of cost overruns and delays.
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Customs agency hit by lobbying on 'first sale' doctrine
Controversial rule would result in higher tariffs on products entering the United States.
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DHS employees: Mission is important, but management is not so good
Survey shows widespread distrust of leadership and fairness in promotions.
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GAO: Administration lacks plan to combat terrorists in Pakistan
The federal government has failed to properly monitor billions of taxpayer dollars sent to the Pakistani government to combat al Qaeda.
Defense
Nation faces billions in long-term care costs for wounded troops
Some soldiers injured in combat will face a lifetime of care, and estimates of mental health care costs continue to rise.
Defense
TSA chief allows air marshals to speak with lawmakers
Former marshals recently alleged publicly that less than 1 percent of commercial flights are being protected.
Defense
Defense appropriations chair doesn't need full committee markup on war funds
Lawmaker says any decision on how to handle the supplemental will be made directly by leadership.
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