Defense
Forward Observer: People, Not Paper
Nobody is looking into the faces of those serving in the military as they parse in bloodless reports and pork-driven congressional hearings the base closing recommendations of Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld and his Pentagon team.
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Buy American provision likely to die in Senate, critics say
A House-approved amendment that could bar Airbus from competing against Boeing for an Air Force tanker contract will face opposition in the Senate.
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House lawmakers direct funds away from DHS personnel system
Union commends move as bill awaits Senate action.
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Four BRAC members recuse themselves on state bases
Panel members decline to deliberate on decisions about states with which they are associated.
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Energy boosts contractor share at Los Alamos
Proposals for the management contract are due by July 19 and a decision will be issued by Dec. 1.
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Homeland Security review won't result in formal report
Departmentwide review of organizations and operations will be used to develop internal "template and a strategy for going forward," says DHS Secretary Michael Chertoff.
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Homeland Security secretary calls for ‘worldwide security envelope’
On eve of trip to Europe, Chertoff calls for better collaboration to vet people and cargo.
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House passes Homeland Security reauthorization measure
Bill would authorize funding to hire 2,000 more border agents and elevate role of cybersecurity chief at department.
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House members fail in effort to derail base-closing commission
Armed Services Committee defeats measure to terminate base realignment and closure process.
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Police chiefs say national security strategy ignores local officials
International Association of Chiefs of Police says current anti-terrorism approach fails to incorporate the perspective of state and local law enforcement officials.
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Army defends plans to centralize National Guard centers
Officials anticipate the centers will be larger and more technologically advanced than existing reserve and Guard installations.
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Unions, airport screeners seek prohibition on private screening services
American Federation of Government Employees proposes legislation that would prevent the privatization of passenger and baggage screening at airports.
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House panel modifies restrictions on women in combat
Armed Services Committee eases limits passed by subcommittee last week, but requires the Pentagon to notify Congress when opening new positions to women.
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Oldest shipyard may be drydocked in latest base-closing round
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard would lose largest number of civilian jobs.
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Air Force might keep bases open after personnel moves
BRAC panel members express concern about impact of stripped down bases on local communities.
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GAO: Lack of security clearances jeopardizes maritime security
Two lawmakers introduce amendment to improve process for granting port security clearances.
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Texas joins with Lockheed Martin for Los Alamos proposal
The University of Texas expects to submit the joint proposal for operating Los Alamos National Laboratory by late summer.
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Partnership between Defense and Homeland Security departments solid, says official
Pentagon’s homeland security chief says the relationship with the Homeland Security has improved.
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House panel seeks to restrict Army Corps' ability to shift funds
House Appropriations Committee expresses frustration about "reprogramming" funds among various water projects.
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