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EDS delays release of earnings because of NMCI audit
Release of third-quarter earnings are delayed for a second time as auditors examine the development of the massive intranet project.
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House GOP gains may hurt intelligence overhaul bill prospects
This week's election gains by House Republicans may ease the political pressure on them to move closer to the Senate's bipartisan measure.
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Homeland Security division seeks to begin hiring after restructuring
In their new home at Customs and Border Protection bureau, officials at Air and Marine Operations division craft strategy to add staff.
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Grant issued for study of new military anthrax vaccine
Seattle research team gets $3.5 million for study of artificial molecules that could lead to improved test of effectiveness of vaccines.
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Airport screeners allege discrimination in recertification tests
Confusion over medical standards leads to charges of bias against workers with disabilities.
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Nuclear plants meet deadline for security improvements
Industry group says all 103 plants have implemented increased security measures in response to changes ordered by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
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Court stops Defense Department anthrax vaccinations
A U.S. District Court has ordered the Pentagon to suspend anthrax vaccinations until the Food and Drug Administration allows more time for public comment.
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9/11 report left out CIA investigation of intelligence failures
CIA inspector general told information provided from the investigation would not end up in the report.
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Defense budget likely to continue uptick if House or Senate changes hands
Democratic leaders would probably focus less on missile defense and more on congressional oversight of the Pentagon.
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Personnel purge foreseen at CIA
New director Porter Goss has placed at least four former Republican congressional staff members in top positions and has given them powers over personnel and restructuring.
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House draws line on budget authority for intelligence director
Senate conferees refuse to back off their original proposal, House leader complains.
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Groups raise concerns about increased classification of documents
Agencies classified 14 million new documents in fiscal 2003, an increase of 60 percent over the comparable figure for fiscal 2001.
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Conferees making little progress on intelligence overhaul
A House GOP aide accused Senate conferees of holding immigration and law enforcement provisions "hostage" until a deal is reached on the proposed national intelligence director.
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New management directives on the way for DHS
Managers will have greater ability to make budget and workforce changes.
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New missile defense director vows more secrecy
More of the program will become classified as it resumes major flight testing after a two-year hiatus.
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Diverse groups criticize passenger screening program
Electronic Privacy Information Center calls for suspension of Secure Flight testing until concerns can be ironed out.
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