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Military bill to help vets move to civilian jobs
Under measure, Labor Department would identify at least 10 military jobs that could translate to civilian sector.
Defense
Former NSA officer alleges illegal activities under Hayden
Hints charges may involve use of space-based satellites and systems to spy on U.S. citizens.
Defense
Lawmaker changes position on merger of DHS agencies
Department official says overhaul could create six months to a year of "disruption, mission confusion and organizational churn.”
Defense
Pentagon to track sexual assault responses
Victims will have option of keeping information confidential, and system will not track medical information.
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House subcommittee adds $1.8 billion for homeland security
Spending bill withholds $1.3 billion until DHS provides strategic plans, financial information for several programs and operations.
Defense
House approves 2.7 percent military raise
Federal employee advocates reiterate calls for military-civilian pay parity.
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Congress urged to help make more 'sensitive' information public
Lawmakers might need to step in to decrease the number of categories used to restrict information, top policy official says.
Defense
Bipartisan bill would boost rank of FEMA chief
Measure introduced Thursday also would give the agency a new name and direct access to White House during catastrophes.
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More personnel sought for post-Katrina fraud investigations
Multidepartmental effort nets tips, initiates probes and leads to convictions, investigators testify.
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House Republicans push competing FEMA bills
One measure would make the agency independent of the Homeland Security Department; other would not.
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Legislator seeks details on DHS limousine service contract
Federal investigators are looking into firm’s possible provision of prostitutes to public officials.
Defense
Pentagon tests new acquisition review process
The Enterprise Risk Assessment Model will be used to conduct 48-day reviews of major business IT systems.
Defense
House might offer help with contractor security clearances
Defense Security Service late last month stopped advancing clearance applications for financial reasons.
Tech
DHS to design interoperability standards for emergency communications equipment
Since 2003, the department has allocated more than $2.1 billion to states for communications equipment and training.
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House panel signals opposition to dismantling FEMA
A Senate committee recently recommended completely overhauling the agency and giving it a new name.
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Continuing flaws in anthrax programs cited
GAO says formal plan for testing, sample collection needed; schedule for contract to develop vaccine is too stringent.
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Navy shipbuilder defends subsidy for post-Katrina repairs
Failure to approve the money could delay ship production and drive up costs by as much as $500 million, company argues.
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Senator upbraids colleagues for dodging Iraq timeline
Democrats should offer a stronger voice of dissent on national security issues, Wisconsin legislator says Monday.
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CIA nominee's hearing may focus on wiretapping
Privacy groups urge lawmakers to ask Michael Hayden tough questions.
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