Defense
Panel backs security grants, cuts modernization aid
Appropriators vote to provide about $700 million for the Coast Guard's fleet upgrade program, about $450 million less than current levels.
Defense
Labor panel rejects challenge to DHS union election
Decision upholds vote in favor of National Treasury Employees Union to represent 21,000 Customs and Border Protection employees.
Defense
Appeals court allows Pentagon to limit collective bargaining
Labor unions argue that one judge's strong dissent may merit a full court review of the decision upholding the Defense Department's new personnel system.
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Work continues on ID card program despite bid protests
GSA restarts work, citing national security interests.
Defense
Top contractors sink deeper into trouble with Coast Guard
Service is revoking decision to accept 123-foot patrol boats from Lockheed Martin-Northrop Grumman team.
Defense
Senate approves war spending bill, clears way for conference
Senate leadership aides say they are confident a deal can be reached with the House in a few days.
Defense
Senators reach deal on immigration reform measure
Enforcement provisions include a doubling of the border patrol and the construction of a fence along the Mexican border.
Defense
Coast Guard's modernization faces more cost hikes
Despite improved program management, costs still could rise for new national security cutters and unmanned aerial vehicles, IG says.
Defense
Funding, technology cited as key to speeding security clearances
Defense agency is once again facing a budget shortfall; last year it had to suspend processing of clearance applications.
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Pentagon official says list of banned Web sites could grow
Popular sites such as YouTube were blocked because they were "bandwidth hogs," official says.
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NSA seeks to open classified network to allies
Under plan, Australia, Canada, United Kingdom and New Zealand would get access to Secret Internet Protocol Router Network.
Defense
Resource shortages not limited to reserve units
The increased funding provided by the normal defense budgets and war-related supplemental spending bills is not meeting active-duty needs either, Defense officials say.
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Report: DHS unit fails to fully disclose use of personal information
To comply with privacy laws, agency must detail how data collected from international air travelers is used, GAO says.
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Bill would bar contractors from running Defense programs
Provision in Defense authorization bill would curb use of "lead systems integrators."
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Pentagon operations director named 'war czar'
Army Lt. Gen. Douglas Lute takes job that a number of retired generals turned down earlier this spring.
Defense
Devices to detect radiation in cargo face scrutiny
In letter seeking an investigation, lawmakers say Homeland Security appears to be rushing a testing and certification program.
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Progress cited on ‘marathon’ Defense business systems upgrade
GAO continues to encourage creation of a chief management position to sustain changes across administrations.
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Senate leader sets quick votes on Iraq funding
Softer option would allow President Bush to waive redeployment requirements for 90 days at a time upon certifying the Iraqi government is making progress meeting benchmarks.
Defense
ADVICE+DISSENT: Intelligence File Gimme an S-P-Y
Intelligence cheerleaders promote solidarity in the field.
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