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ADVICE+DISSENT: Intelligence File The British Are Coming!
Intelligence firm picks up former CIA chief George Tenet on its march into the U.S. market.
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Panel releases draft acquisition reform proposals
Industry leaders say some of the proposals will needlessly tie the hands of contracting officers.
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Defense IG to ramp up Iraq spending audits
Report highlights role of Congress in requesting studies that generated $23 billion in benefits over six months.
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Multiple DHS agencies may have violated funding law
DHS office and four agencies lack sufficient information to even assess the extent of their financial management problems, auditors say.
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Chertoff discusses goals, responds to critics
DHS’ performance has "improved quite a bit in the past two years," department's chief says in an interview with National Journal .
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Pentagon cited again for weak oversight of Iraq contractors
Defense officials can't be sure they’re getting the services they paid for and lack an accurate count of contractors, auditors say.
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Acquisition listed among DHS management challenges
Department needs better systems for reporting contracts and a stronger strategy to oversee a major border security project, inspectors say.
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Key senator says Democrats will not be soft on terrorism
Increased oversight doesn't mean leniency on terrorism, incoming chairman of Judiciary Committee says.
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Systems to monitor flu pandemic not ready
Most actions in plan to prevent, monitor and respond to an outbreak are on schedule so far.
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Telecom panel calls for more emergency preparedness funding
Advisory group approves report recommending more funding for R&D for enhancements to electric grids.
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Internal memo raises concerns about DHS funds transfer
Agency officials say agreement between two units to shift funds for detainee transport may have violated federal appropriations law.
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Gates takes over as Defense secretary
Former CIA chief vows to involve Defense officials and military leaders in the decision-making process.
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Rumsfeld leaves his successor in a difficult position
Outgoing Defense secretary was determined to make his mark by transforming the military, but the Iraq war overshadowed that goal.
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TSA seeks to improve tracking of hazardous rail shipments
Proposal would give companies as little as five minutes to respond to requests for information on the location of shipments.
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Dems drop some 9/11 panel proposals from agenda
Legislative package will not include a reorganization of congressional oversight of DHS, or an attempt to declassify the intelligence budget.
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Chertoff defends DHS, aims to improve message
Secretary says it is his job to "clearly articulate" a vision to the public that includes the concept of risk management and tradeoffs.
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Army chief seeks fewer limits on activating reserves
Chief paints a dire picture of ground troops' ability to respond to worldwide operational demands should current mobilization policies remain intact.
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DHS on track to use radiation detectors at most U.S. ports
Deployment will actually exceed the mandate of the recently approved $400 million Safe Port Act, official says.
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Survey signals low morale among DHS agriculture specialists
“Nothing is going well” is second most-frequent reply to a query on what’s good about the job.
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