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Defense cites strides in medical care for deployed civilians
Officials acknowledge there's still room for improvement.
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Lawmaker seeks tally of security programs with privacy issues
Chairman of House panel cites four examples of projects that were canceled as concerns arose, requests detailed list by Sept. 28.
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Appropriator predicts Iraq withdrawal mandate could pass House
Fight would be more difficult in the Senate, where 60 votes would be needed to overcome filibuster, vocal war opponent says.
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Veto threat issued against House terrorism insurance bill
White House argues the program, which was constructed in the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, should be phased out in the near future.
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Bush nominates ex-judge to become attorney general
Michael Mukasey, an 18-year veteran of a U.S. district court in New York, has a conservative reputation on national security matters, law professor says.
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Forward Observer: General Accounting
Recent debate over appropriate troop levels in Iraq brings back memories of similar discussions 39 years ago.
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Pentagon rejects Air Force bid to control UAV programs
Other services viewed the Air Force's efforts as a power grab and vociferously objected, stating that they feared giving up their buying power.
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Pentagon changes policy for NSPS pay raises in 2008
Some employees in the new personnel system won’t get the increase they expected.
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Economist warns against vague statements on security threats
Officials should make sure any information they provide is backed by data analysis, rather than gut feelings, researcher says.
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Senate appropriators approve Defense spending measure
Committee members honor request to keep the bill free of any Iraq funding or policy provisions.
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Contractors take on expanded role in drug war
While the private sector has long supported federal counter-narcotics programs, the scope of requirements in contract awarded last month is new.
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Senators warm to ICE chief at re-nomination hearing
Julie Myers gets more positive reception than two years ago, but questions remain about employee morale, treatment of immigration detainees.
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Union weighs solo Supreme Court challenge to Defense personnel system
Other groups in labor coalition pull back, citing concerns over precedent that could be set by unfavorable ruling.
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Federal disaster management plan running into criticism
Homeland Security officials defend the document, saying they will address specific concerns after a 30-day review and comment period.
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Petraeus delivers report of Iraq progress to Senate skeptics
Some senators accuse the Bush administration of diverting resources to Iraq that could be used elsewhere in the war on terrorism.
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Lawmakers concerned over slow pace of anthrax vaccine acquisition
Health and Human Services spokesman says department plans to issue a request for proposals by the end of the year.
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Leaders of anti-terrorism panel sketch future goals
Former 9/11 Commission leaders urge better nuclear detection technology, streamlining of congressional homeland security and intelligence oversight.
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Minus provisions on Iraq forces, panel passes Defense bill
Measure contains a 3.5 percent pay raise for military members, a level half a percent higher than President Bush’s request.
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DHS encouraged to improve IT workforce planning
Current plans lack timetables, resources for implementation, GAO finds.
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