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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.
Defense
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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Report calls for stronger oversight of homeland security spending
The government is spending more on security but making poor investments, think-tank study concludes.
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Top Air Force officials expected to resign later this year
The anticipated departures are likely due to frustration over opposition to the Boeing tanker leasing deal, sources say.
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Pentagon to review ex-Air Force acquisition official’s contract management
Darleen Druyun’s admission she favored Boeing in key contracts leads to wide-ranging probe.
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House GOP conferees to reject latest Senate intelligence offer
Biggest obstacle remains whether the Defense secretary or a new national intelligence director should have budget authority for the Pentagon's intelligence assets.
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Effort to realign military bases abroad seen as short-sighted
Officials say effort to restructure network of overseas facilities is driven by short-term needs.
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Senate conferees offer compromise on intelligence overhaul
New proposal gives ground on the issue of whether the Pentagon should retain control over part of the intelligence budget.
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Navy signs largest public-private housing partnership
Under the initiative, more than $600 million will be invested in upgrading or replacing homes for sailors and their families.
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Report: Homeland bureau successfully takes on immigration enforcement
Immigration and Customs Enforcement bureau has taken on core jobs previously performed by the Immigration and Naturalization Service, but still faces staffing and budgeting challenges.
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HHS plans to buy disputed anthrax vaccine for civilian use
Federal judge ordered FDA to reevaluate vaccine.
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Defense contractor to take $110 million loss
Court upholds Energy's move to cancel a $179 million contract after finding Lockheed Martin failed to clean up nuclear waste site.
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