Defense
Obama's missile plan clears hurdle
Senate approves language allowing the Pentagon to use $68.5 million in unspent fiscal 2009 funds to build a Hawaii test facility for the Navy's Aegis Weapons System.
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Prospects fade for quick Real ID repeal
Many states are not prepared to meet the law's Jan. 1 deadline for issuing licenses that meet federal security standards.
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Official seeks more realistic plan for fighter jet program
Pentagon acquisition leader is analyzing disparate cost and schedule estimates for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.
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From Nextgov.com: Watchdog notes scheduling issues with visitor-tracking project
Homeland Security is operating the exit portion of the project off multiple, uncoordinated timelines, GAO says.
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GAO: Defense lost track of 72,000 combat medical records
Missing post-deployment health questionnaires help identify issues that emerge over time.
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Navy: Newest carrier will be ready in 2015
Construction of the carrier and the ship's systems will cost $8.7 billion.
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GAO finds extensive fraud in disabled veteran-owned small biz program
Watchdog audited 10 firms and discovered more than 100 allegations of misconduct.
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Air Force nominee: Tanker contest will be open
Pick for the service's No. 2 civilian spot says competition will be transparent.
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Lawmaker adds support to Guantanamo replacement in Illinois
Congressman says move could inject $1 billion into the local economy in four years and create more than 3,000 jobs.
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Bill would allow foreign contractors to be sued in U.S. courts
Legislation named for deceased Army lieutenant colonel would make it easier to suspend and debar non-complying companies.
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GAO: Security agency is making progress, but still falling short
Report says Federal Protective Service needs to pay more attention to resource allocation, technology and information management.
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Analysts: Defense industry will survive flatter budgets
Contractors have benefited from a 60 percent spike in procurement and research and development accounts in the last eight years.
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Panelists urge continued support for military’s anti-smoking efforts
Female smokers require special focus because they face particular barriers to quitting, witnesses tell lawmakers.
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Senate hearing scheduled Thursday for Air Force post nominee
Erin Conaton is currently the majority staff director for the House Armed Services Committee.
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GAO: Costs to implement BRAC have risen significantly
Auditors estimate the long-term savings will be about 70 percent lower than projected in 2005.
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Agencies begin limited Fort Hood briefings
Lawmakers say administration should be more forthcoming with information on the deadly shootings.
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Senate approves military construction-VA spending measure
Chamber adds funding to renovate empty buildings to provide housing and services to homeless veterans.
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Administration briefs two Capitol Hill panels on Fort Hood shootings
Senior officials speak to intelligence committees, but deny request to send witnesses to Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing.
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