Defense
Pentagon operations director named 'war czar'
Army Lt. Gen. Douglas Lute takes job that a number of retired generals turned down earlier this spring.
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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.
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ADVICE+DISSENT: Intelligence File Gimme an S-P-Y
Intelligence cheerleaders promote solidarity in the field.
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N.C. governor says Guard ill-prepared for crises at home
Assessment comes as state and federal officials are angling to secure more funding and authority for the state-run units.
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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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