Defense
Lawmakers see funding shortfalls for military equipment, repairs
Military said to be reeling from post-Cold War "procurement holiday" as pace of wartime operations eats up equipment.
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Two top Air Force officials to resign
Secretary James Roche and top acquisition official Marvin Sambur will leave by the end of the year.
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TSA lifts restrictions on using private airport screeners
Union lobbies hard to convince airports to keep federal screeners.
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House, Senate eye deal to pass troubled Army Corps measure
Bill authorizing billions of dollars in new projects has been given new life in lame-duck session.
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Senate confirms Army secretary nominee; acting head to leave
But Democrats question Francis Harvey's qualifications in two hours of debate on Senate floor.
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NSA director could be in line for CIA deputy director post
Tough deputy could continue shake-up at intelligence agency started by new director.
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Pentagon finds first responders not prepared for attacks on Army bases
Audit finds efforts to improve training, equipment and funding for first responders have been "fragmented," "ineffective" and "not adequate."
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Pentagon installations chief steps down
Raymond DuBois will remain in an advisory capacity working on the military base closure process until early next year.
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GAO: Postal Service needs comprehensive plan for physical security
While security has improved at many sites, agency lacks solutions for core centers, auditors say.
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Approval imminent for terrorism response plan
An integrated national plan for federal agencies' response to terrorist attacks and other national emergencies is likely to be approved by Cabinet secretaries by the end of the week.
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Ex-Boeing CFO pleads guilty in Air Force procurement scandal
Michael Sears acknowledges he illegally helped ex-Air Force procurement official Darleen Druyun get a job with defense contractor.
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Passage of intel bill may rest on speedy accord, aides say
Role of the proposed national intelligence director still a sticking point for conferees.
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Lame-duck session last-ditch effort for intelligence reform this year
Sen. Susan Collins lobbies the White House behind the scenes in hopes of moving the measure forward.
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CIA’s former bin Laden chief resigns
Mike Scheuer, who had published books critical of the counterterror effort as “Anonymous,” wants to speak publicly.
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Lack of personnel, expertise impede Iraq reconstruction
A shortage of skilled contract specialists on the ground has led to multiple problems, study finds.
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Military personnel punished for refusing anthrax vaccine seek compensation
In response to recent court ruling, affected service members are preparing to petition the Pentagon to have their records cleared.
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