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'We're all at risk' of attack, cyber chief says
Homeland Security official urges private industry and government cooperation to make cybersecurity a priority.
Defense
Conference bill strengthens role of National Guard chief
Measure would make the chief a "principal advisor" to the Defense secretary on non-federal National Guard forces.
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DHS accepts delivery of electronic fence, with caveats
Michael Chertoff leaves open the possibility of pursuing other surveillance technologies for rest of border.
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Coast Guard expands wireless maritime 911 system
Rescue 21 will add more port security coverage and provide enhanced direction technology.
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House Democrats toughen omnibus' Pentagon provisions
Overall, the bill totals well over $500 billion and covers 15 Cabinet agencies for the fiscal year.
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Democrats seek probe into destruction of CIA videotapes
CIA director told agency employees that the tapes were made in 2002 and destroyed in 2005.
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Army officials pledge to beef up contracting workforce
Departing procurement chief says service plans to reorganize leadership, boost personnel by 1,400 over next few years.
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Focus on financial management pays off at DHS unit
Year-end audit shows significant improvement over previous years at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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Air Force moving ahead with Cyber Command
New organization will defend national computer networks running critical operations.
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Conferees move to scale back Pentagon personnel changes
Final legislation would restore collective bargaining and appeal rights under the National Security Personnel System.
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War funding measure likely to move without strings
Move is major reversal for Democrats, demonstrating how far they are willing to go to secure a budget deal.
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Lawmaker calls on DHS to prove electronic border fence works
House chairman says contractor shouldn’t be paid if project doesn’t deliver on promises.
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Defense, diplomatic agencies collaborate on counterinsurgency guide
Document under development calls for “whole-of-government” approach to battling insurgencies.
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Justice appeals court ruling on Social Security no-match letters
DHS vows to fight for immigration enforcement initiative.
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Marine Corps commandant says Christmas Eve layoff notices possible
Gen. James Conway says civilian layoffs due to budget shortfalls could come March 24, and labor unions must be given 90 days notice.
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DHS launches pilot to integrate fingerprint databases with FBI
Technology experts worry that legacy systems will not support added workload.
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Spending bills deadlocked, no compromise on horizon
Subcommittees are working to hammer out deals on a bill-by-bill basis.
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VA Secretary nominee gets favorable Senate hearing
Retired Lt. Gen. James Peake says he will fight for needed money for health care if confirmed.
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Furlough threat hangs above Defense employees
Move is part of the Pentagon's widespread public campaign to prod Congress to appropriate money for combat operations.
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