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Defense plans to be big user of GSA’s Networx contract
Defense Information Systems Agency officials say they plan to shift from the existing FTS 2001 telecommunications system to Networx along with other federal agencies.
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Navy rolls out new workforce strategy
Service hopes to set an example for the federal government in recruiting and retaining talent.
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Report notes progress at DHS privacy office
Remaining challenges include issuing timely reports and updating public notices for old databases.
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Senators offer bill to delay security rules for Canadian border
Legislation would require DHS to evaluate a test program in Washington state to determine if enhanced drivers licenses could be used to meet the new requirements.
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GAO: Navy needs more contracting discipline
Bad procurement decisions hurt development of new Navy SEAL vessel, reviewers say.
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Panel backs whistleblower rights for Defense contractors
An amendment to the 2008 Defense authorization bill seeks to give contract workers the same protections as federal employees.
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Investigative panel targeting pollution at military bases
Probe will focus on Camp Lejeune, but could extend to other military-controlled hazardous waste sites.
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Senate panel moves to scale back Pentagon personnel system
Armed Services Committee votes to repeal portions of the Pentagon's personnel system, amid rigorous lobbying from federal labor unions.
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OPM pushes Homeland Security to move on pay for performance
Department has made progress on personnel reforms, but should begin basing pay on quality of work, report says.
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Defense purchases of services rise sharply
GAO auditors say competition and contract oversight are important to secure best deals for the Pentagon.
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Congress sends wartime funding bill to Bush
Measure drops timelines for withdrawing troops from combat zones, replacing them with 18 benchmarks for the Iraqi government to demonstrate progress.
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Senate panel approves intelligence authorization measure
Bill would require the disclosure of the overall funding requested, authorized and appropriated for intelligence.
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Senator keeps program for alternate fighter jet engine alive
Proponent of second engine argues competition will result in savings and a better final product.
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Army stockpiles, destroys WMD antidotes in Iraq
Millions of dollars worth of drugs are incinerated under policy stemming from belief that Saddam Hussein stockpiled weapons of mass destruction.
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Panel to pave way for massive bio-defense facility
Bill would allow DHS to enter into a contract and begin construction on a state-of-the-art research center.
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McCain seeks limits on Pentagon’s use of multiyear contracts
Proponents of the approach say savings are significant and worthwhile; critics argue such arrangements hinder oversight.
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Key senators reject proposal for stand-alone FEMA
Leaders of Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs panel are opposed to another overhaul of the emergency response agency.
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Senate panel to boost funding for Army future combat program
Increase would mark a departure from the House, which passed language last week that would slice $867 million from the program.
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Lawmaker says Pentagon uncooperative in probe of Iraq forces
Subcommittee has faced "considerable difficulties" getting information and documents from the Defense Department, chairman says.
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