Defense
Obama budget revives dispute over new spy satellites
Proposal supports buying large electro-optical satellites and more commercial data, but ignores a plan to purchase a small cluster of relatively cheap satellites.
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Panel will study impact of gay ban repeal on military
Group will study a range of issues, including any changes to benefits, base housing and personnel policies that would be made necessary by repealing the law.
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Defense budget tackles major management issues
Department would cut unnecessary programs, kill NSPS and grow the acquisition workforce.
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Gates sacks F-35 manager, withholds Lockheed payments
Defense chief has expressed frustration over projected cost increases and schedule delays.
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Defense chief continues push to 'rebalance' U.S. military forces
Department's QDR proposes little change in the existing units and capabilities of the four armed services.
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Obama seeks increase in Defense spending
Administration requests $548.9 billion for the department's base budget -- a 3.4 percent boost over fiscal 2010 enacted levels -- and $159.3 billion to pay for the wars.
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House GOP leader willing to look for Defense cuts
The Pentagon should not get a pass as administration officials and lawmakers look for places to trim spending, Rep. John Boehner says.
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Defense review urges 'more and better' capabilities
Quadrennial assessment stresses need for more long-range strike aircraft and new technology, addresses military's relationship with the U.S. industrial base.
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Pentagon leaders set to testify on 'don't ask, don't tell'
Hearing comes less than one week after President Obama's State of the Union speech, in which he pledged to end the policy.
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From Nextgov.com: Critical infrastructure is a frequent target for cyberattacks, report says
Global security and IT executives point to the United States as a model of computer security , but say it also is among the most vulnerable to intrusions.
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Director: NCTC has analyst shortage
Budget cuts targeting personnel at the counterterrorism center have been canceled in wake of attempted bombing on Christmas Day.
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Napolitano: Aviation security tops DHS priority list
Attempted bombing on Christmas Day created a sense of urgency for establishing international standards.
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Analysts: Defense budget likely to receive increased scrutiny
Long-term efforts to rein in the federal deficit will require taking a hard look at the Pentagon's spending, observers say.
Defense
Problems remain in Homeland Security oversight
Co-chairmen of the 9/11 Commission say "fractured and overlapping" congressional committee jurisdiction continues to be an issue.
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Senators seek military trial for terrorism suspect
Leaders of Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee want Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab immediately transferred to military custody.
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From Nextgov.com: Governments will rely on high-tech security center for Olympics
Employees from 70 federal, state and local agencies will use data streaming into the Olympic Security Coordination Center from roadside cameras, aircraft video and digital maps to provide security for the games.
Defense
Audit faults State for failing to monitor Iraq contract
Inspector general finds inadequate oversight has made a $2.5 billion pact to train the Iraqi police force susceptible to waste.
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Congress has light load for State of the Union week
Health care reform is expected to go on the back burner as Democrats regroup.
Defense
Obama to request $14.2 billion to train, equip Afghan forces
Figure is more than double the $6.6 billion already appropriated for fiscal 2010.
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