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CBO projects long-term troop presence in Iraq could be costly
Administration takes exception to the report, noting that the situation is constantly evolving.
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Privacy advocates wary of data 'fusion centers'
One group expresses concern that inclusion of non-law enforcement agencies and private-sector players could allow information-sharing outside the required legal process.
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State, DHS grapple with Iraqi refugee crisis
Departments appoint career officials to help make the vetting of applicants for admission to the United States run smoothly.
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Security official defends satellite surveillance plan
Official says DHS has conducted a full "privacy impact assessment" on the recently unveiled National Applications Office.
Defense
Aerospace team urges tanker performance over content
American-European team says its aircraft would have 58-60 percent "domestic content," which would meet the "Buy America" requirements of at least 50 percent.
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Defense labor relations reforms waiting on Congress
Pentagon personnel official says it wouldn’t make sense to enact changes only to have lawmakers repeal them later.
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Delays in vital security programs frustrate Democrats
Department official says GAO report misrepresented progress on individual programs; comptroller general stands by the report.
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Outgoing VA head cites slow progress on claims backlog
Processing delays likely to continue as long as the nation is at war, says Jim Nicholson.
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Surveillance law prompts clashes in two panels
Intelligence director says updates were critical since original version did not foresee cellular telephones, e-mail and the Internet.
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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.
Defense
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.
Defense
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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