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Labor union, congresswoman allege abuse of Navy laundry contract
Questions raised about a $2.17 million small business contract for West Coast naval bases.
Defense
House sends omnibus to Bush, likely concluding standoff
The clincher was approval of $70 billion to continue the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Senate passes omnibus spending bill with unfettered Iraq funds
Bush's aides say the president will sign the $560 billion measure.
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Land-based backup to GPS wins reprieve in spending bill
Coast Guard had proposed to terminate system; legislation says that would be premature.
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Coast Guard acquisition chief: Deepwater is back on course
Success attributed to the takeover of the contractor’s role of integrating components and using proven technology.
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GAO says cost of Army's 'modular' conversion will climb
Restructuring combat brigades will exceed most recent estimate of $52.5 billion.
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House passes omnibus spending bill with 3.5 percent raise
Democrats back down on many spending priorities; Bush indicates he'll sign measure.
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Congress set to boost budget for VA health services, technology
Department told to focus on improving interoperability of medical records systems and hire more claims processors.
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Lawmakers call for future Navy cruisers to be nuclear powered
Service could get around the provision by declaring that doing so is not "in the national interest."
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Senate takes up spying powers bill without immunity deal
Legislation would limit the Bush administration's anti-terrorism powers.
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Congress quietly revises 'Buy America' rule for Defense materials
Restrictions stipulating domestic metal for defense hardware are eased from 2008 defense authorization bill.
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Budget still in limbo as recess awaits
Second breakdown in as many years looms as Bush signals he will sign bill if war funds are included.
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llinois delays law prohibiting use of DHS employment verification system
DHS Secretary Michael Chertoff has publicly criticized the measure.
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Military Health System debuts new Web presence
New site offers medical personnel, soldiers and families easier accessibility to essential information.
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Congress cuts funds for traditional Defense satellite programs
Conferees strongly support Air Force efforts to develop small, affordable satellites.
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Pentagon holiday decorating comes with restrictions
For three weeks a year, holiday spirit allowed at Defense Department offices.
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Sources: FBI investigating Iraq inspector general
Some claim the IG and aides violated federal law by accessing e-mail accounts of agency employees.
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House backs big increase in contractor oversight
Massive defense authorization bill also includes 3.5 percent military pay raise.
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Lawmakers urge Pentagon to weigh alternatives to furloughs
Military budgeting options could delay the need for layoffs until at least late March, a new report states.
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