Defense
Protests could put brakes on new Iraq logistics contract
Two losing teams are claiming the Army made mistakes in evaluating their proposals.
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Key House Dem optimistic about reaching deal on security bill
Negotiations could begin by the end of the week, with the goal of finishing the measure before the August recess.
Defense
House backs clear path toward anti-terrorism bill talks
Measure to implement unfulfilled 9/11 commission recommendations has languished for months largely due to turf battles among committees.
Defense
Pentagon urged not to use ability to degrade GPS signals
It last happened in 1990; Bush administration has promised “uninterrupted access” to civilian GPS signals.
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DHS to review $8 million in unpaid security contract invoices
Homeland Security officials and House lawmaker pledge to fix flawed system for paying contract guards.
Defense
Success of Iraq surge rests on ability to suspend cycle of violence
Determining whether U.S. forces are buying enough time and security to allow for longer-term stability is more an art than a science.
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House Dems split over immigration, border security moves
Democrats weigh advancing individual bills on each; Republicans have introduced a border enforcement measure.
Defense
New roadblocks delay negotiations on security, ethics bills
Arizona Republican objects to agreement that would have allowed House-Senate talks on measure to implement unfulfilled 9/11 commission recommendations.
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Senate rivals agree to seek study of military airlift needs
Amendment comes amid increased frustration over what many perceive as ever-changing requirements for the Air Force's C-5 Galaxy and C-17 Globemaster III fleets.
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House to merge 9/11, transit bills and name conferees
Leadership sources say negotiations could begin this week, with the goal of having the bill ready for floor votes before the August recess.
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Homeland Security employees leaving at higher-than-average rate
Executives at the department’s headquarters, TSA and FEMA had the highest departure rates.
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Contract security guard program to see changes
Agency chief to announce reforms to make billing more efficient; lawmaker seeks better vetting of companies.
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What's Brewin': Inside the world of defense information technology
Army headquarters just loves iTunes.
Defense
Pentagon still burdened with multiple back-office systems
Army official says service has 187 different financial management information systems.
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Bush issues Iraq report as Senate argues over strategy
President indicates he will not make significant changes until a "more comprehensive assessment" is delivered in September.
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Undercover officials get license to buy dirty bomb materials
GAO officials used name of bogus business to win approval to buy critical equipment.
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Lawmakers demand speed, efficiency for port worker IDs
House members say they don’t want the Transportation Security Administration to sacrifice accuracy in the process, however.
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Border Patrol apprehensions down along southern border
Agency says decrease indicates decline in illegal activity; union representative suspects activity has shifted to other areas.
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Need for next war spending bill might be delayed
Administration official says money from last supplemental will be left after Sept. 30 because the funding came later than expected.
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