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From Nextgov.com: Simulation shows government lacks policies needed to respond to cyberattack
The risk is not that the government would do too much, but rather it would not have responded strong enough , said a participant in the exercise.
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Errors result in improper billing for victims of military sexual trauma
Allegations of wrongful co-payment charges in Texas clinic spur VA investigation.
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Coast Guard commandant cites urgent need for icebreakers
Administration policy on the Arctic Circle will determine what the agency does with its aging vessels.
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Civilian agencies help fuel growth in translation contracts
Increasing immigrant population and greater enforcement of discrimination laws lead to higher domestic demand for language services.
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Industry sees few changes with new House defense appropriations chief
Rep. Norm Dicks, D-Wash., in line to take subcommittee gavel after death of Rep. John Murtha, D-Penn.
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Army study explores deployment stress on soldiers’ children
Researchers find no link between adolescent stress levels and the number of deployments.
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Washington Democrat likely to take over defense spending panel
Rep. Norm Dicks is in line to succeed the late Rep. John Murtha, D-Pa., as chairman of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee.
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Analysis: Visa security is critical to preventing terrorist attacks
Deploying more Homeland Security agents to U.S. embassies worldwide to complement State Department efforts could thwart future plots.
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Airlines oppose renewed push for higher security fees
Obama administration contends that the current fee only covers about 36 percent of airport security costs.
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Senator lifts nominee holds, says issues being addressed
Tanker acquisition and FBI center were among issues concerning Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala.
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Army bases face funding gap this year
Service leaders will shift money from other accounts to make up for shortfalls.
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Lawmakers race the clock to extend surveillance provisions
Without deal, spy and intelligence-gathering powers will expire at the end of the month.
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Senator puts blanket hold on presidential nominees
According to Democratic aides, Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala., is stalling more than 70 nominees in an effort to win concessions for his home state.
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House panel: Defense review lacks priorities
Strategy document makes it hard to determine the best way to use limited resources, Armed Services Committee leaders say.
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DHS comes under fire for failure to track conference and travel costs
Department’s IG office urges better oversight to avoid wasteful spending.
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From Nextgov.com: Government takes layered approach to aviation security
House members say Homeland Security should make a greater effort to gauge the public’s response to potential passenger screening technologies.
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Energy secretary gets heat on Yucca funding
Chu says the administration has years to decide on a permanent storage site.
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National intelligence chief bemoans politicizing of security
Debate over the government's handling of the Christmas bombing plot has not been helpful to law enforcement efforts, says Dennis Blair.
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Gates rejects multiyear deal on Navy aircraft
Defense secretary tells Congress it would not save enough money to make it worthwhile.
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