Defense
Intelligence bill clears House after GOP assault fails
Republicans say measure contains wasteful provisions and gives short shrift to the nation's human intelligence capabilities.
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States cite high cost of upgrading driver’s license systems to meet federal rules
Reengineering computer systems to meet Real ID Act requirements could cost more than $1 billion, state officials say.
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House passes bill to boost war funding in two stages
Measure would meet needs through July, but the release of further money would depend on a second vote.
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Update on Iraq contracting problems alarms lawmakers
Issues include poor requirements, inadequate competition and insufficient oversight.
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Homeland Security data-sharing systems criticized
Computer-based counter-terrorism system to connect all 50 states is duplicative, lawmaker says.
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DHS touts progress on recruitment, morale
Senior official tells lawmakers the department is learning from poor results on a 2006 federal workforce survey.
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Bush orders agencies to develop emergency operations plans
Directive says emphasis should be placed on geographic dispersion of leaders and staff to keep services going.
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House backs bill unraveling Homeland Security personnel reforms
Measure passes after unexpected exchange between the top Democrat and Republican on the Homeland Security Committee.
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White House threatens to veto bill repealing DHS personnel overhaul
Administration says measure would interfere with the department's management authority, hinder the department's ability to conduct missions and conflict with the fiscal 2008 budget request.
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Federal ID card standards draw harsh criticism
Proposed Homeland Security regulations under Real ID Act could pose a threat to security by making counterfeiting easier, state officials say.
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Defense secretary makes case for staying the course in Iraq
Short-term extension of war funding under consideration in the House would be "hugely disruptive," chief says.
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House panel rejects bid to restore future combat program funding
Subcommittee leader reiterates argument that panel must give higher priority to near-term needs.
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House committee backs 3.5 percent military pay raise
Panel keeps provision to roll back aspects of controversial new civilian personnel system.
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Labor union files suit over TSA data loss
Union wants agency to develop new security procedures and grant administrative leave to deal with fallout from the breach.
Defense
No date yet for full e-records exchange between VA, Defense
Two departments have made some progress with short-term projects to share health information, GAO says.
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Democrats streamline bill to authorize security programs
Provisions that were taken out will be addressed in other legislation, Democrats say.
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Bush wary as House sets votes on new war funding bill
Iraq bill would provide funding for three months, with a vote on extending funding for the rest of the fiscal year to come in July.
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House subcommittee votes to roll back parts of Defense personnel system
GOP staffers may seek to reverse action in full committee markup.
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House lawmaker to seek reports on Iraq operations
Chairman of Armed Services panel will stop short of asking for a troop pullout in authorization bill, in an effort to avoid divisions.
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