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Snowden's Security Breach Could Cost the U.S. Billions, Top General Says

It may take two years to assess and address the damage, Dempsey tells lawmakers.

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White House Seeks Feedback on Big Data and Privacy

The Office of Science and Technology Policy is hosting a series of events focused on the implications of big data analysis.

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PayPal Billionaire, Boeing Battle Over Who Can Build a Better Space Taxi

Elon Musk thinks his company SpaceX can do a better job of sending military satellites into space.

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Pentagon Leaders Working to Define Military’s Post-War Purpose

With a post-war budget and (yet another) strategy, senior defense leaders are crafting a new mission for the U.S. military. By Kevin Baron

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What Will $5 Billion in Military Cyber Spending Pay For?

The Pentagon is spending more on cybersecurity, but is it spending it in the right way? By Patrick Tucker

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Pentagon Wants to Keep Controversial War Budget Beyond Afghanistan

The war in Afghanistan is winding down, but the Pentagon hopes its war budget goes on. By Stephanie Gaskell

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CIA Accused of Hacking Senate Staffer Computers

The agency's watchdog is investigating whether agents spied on the Senate Intelligence Committee.

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Air Force to Congress: Save the Space Fence

The proposal preserves development of new radars aimed at keeping vessels safe from deadly space trash.

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The Biggest Threat to the Pentagon’s Budget Is Entitlement Spending

Our failure to reform mandatory spending is adversely impacting our nation and our national security. By Rep. Scott Rigell

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To Inflict Pain on Russia, Target Its Energy First

If Washington wants to change Putin’s mind about Ukraine, start targeting Russia’s oil, money and leadership – and stop drawing down U.S. troops in Europe. By John R. Deni

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Pentagon Slashes Army Tactical Radio Buy

The department’s 2015 budget request also pares $800 million from space systems funding.

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2015 Budget Would Boost Investments in STEM Education

One proposed change is a governmentwide reorganization of STEM education programs.

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DHS Wants More Virtual Fence Funding

Fiscal 2015 budget proposes $11 million more for border control equipment and surveillance.

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Pentagon’s QDR Proclaims Military Ready To Do It All

The Pentagon's strategic plan assures Congress the U.S. military still will defeat anyone, anytime, anywhere – just for far less money. By Kevin Baron

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A Call to Action for IT Leaders

Federal acquisition regulations have become a counter-force to innovation and evolution in technology.

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Congress Must Be Willing to Do More With Less Defense Spending

Those who think America spends too much for national defense are as mistaken as those who think that larger defense budget numbers translate into strong security. By Rep. Duncan Hunter