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Report faults State IG's management, but not motives
Howard Krongard characterized as unpopular boss who often dressed down employees and nixed travel requests.
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Homeland Security making progress in recruiting veterans
In fiscal 2007, DHS nearly doubled previous years’ totals of new vet hires.
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Customs, border workforce plagued with retention, morale problems
But senators learn there’s little consensus on how to address the issues.
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DHS office seeks to coordinate anti-bomb efforts
The Office of Bombing Prevention doesn’t cut red and green wires, but it tries to cut red tape for those who do.
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Army, Marine Corps struggle with mandate to expand
Plans to boost size of forces by 92,000 troops over the next five years are running into trouble.
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Conservative House Dems delay vote on Iraq funding bill
Problems arise with money attached to target date of Dec. 15, 2008 for redeployment of troops.
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What's Brewin: Time to Remember
Some thoughts on how to celebrate Remembrance Day -- or, as it's better known in the United States, Veterans Day.
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Democrats set up multiple fronts in budget fight
Defense bill is $9.8 billion above White House request, which would cut $3.6 billion from last year's levels.
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Army weighs options as GAO sustains protests of logistics contract
Service says it will continue to use KBR as its overseas logistics provider as it reviews alternatives.
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House to take up bill on Iraq bridge fund, troop withdrawal
Measure would fund military operations for four months on condition that troop withdrawal begin by Christmas 2008.
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Bush dealt first veto override on water resources bill
Legislation authorizes billions of dollars worth of Army Corps of Engineers water projects.
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Report questions cost effectiveness of space weapons
Space-based missile defense system simply could be overwhelmed with decoys or ballistic missile attacks.
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Senator seeks details on Halloween party at DHS agency
Susan Collins, R-Maine, says she is withholding judgment whether to support ICE chief Myers' re-nomination.
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Congress backs funds to keep Guard troops on border
Money is $89 million less than the National Guard chief has said is needed to keep the operation running until July.
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GOP decries loss of border security funds in Defense bill
Lawmakers pledge to explore procedural tactics to restore $3 billion provision that would cover completion of fence, 300 vehicle barriers.
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Report seeks ‘smart power’ overhaul of federal operations
Think tank urges restructuring of civilian agencies to better promote U.S. interests abroad.
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Experts urge assault against terrorists' Web efforts
Challenges include monitoring activities of suspects and exploiting online weaknesses of terrorist groups.
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Chertoff vows to improve screening at border crossings
Beginning in January, Homeland Security will require U.S. and Canadian travelers to present identification on entrance at land crossings.
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House, Senate negotiators seal deal on Defense spending measure
Conference report includes continuing resolution providing stopgap funding for all other federal agencies through Dec. 14.
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