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House probe of CIA briefings moves to hearing stage
Republicans claim they were not adequately consulted about the scope and direction of the investigation.
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Senate sends bill ending Pentagon pay system to president’s desk
Legislation also grants the military a higher pay raise than Obama requested and includes major retirement reforms.
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Appropriator expects Defense bill to pay for 10 more C-17s
Administration officials are opposed to the additional cargo planes.
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Senators bemoan H1N1 vaccine shortages
Government will have about 30 million doses of vaccine by the end of October, which is about 10 million fewer than had been projected.
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Senate sends Homeland Security spending bill to Obama
House approved the $42.8 billion plan last week by a 307-114 margin.
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Critics take aim at pending spending bills
Senate poised to approve Homeland Security appropriations measure, which would provide $42.8 billion in discretionary funds, and excludes two E-Verify provisions.
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Army makes progress on plan for next combat vehicle
The service is seeking industry input on what is technologically feasible and affordable before it puts out a request for proposals.
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Governors protest changes to FEMA grant programs
Policy preventing homeland security grants from being used to support current projects could stall critical programs, governors association says.
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Senate aide says cybersecurity bill is moving
Legislation to help government and private sector better prepare for and respond to high-tech attacks has real shot at Senate passage this year, according to top staffer.
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From Nextgov.com: Military retiree launches online Army Family Support Center
Virtual world offers links to information and a chat room for relatives of service members.
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Afghanistan is Obama's war now
Facing a host of bad options, Barack Obama is poised to take ownership of a war that will inevitably shadow his presidency.
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From Nextgov.com: DHS proposes standards for how the private sector should prepare for disasters
Industry fears the voluntary standards are too rigid and eventually could be made mandatory for companies looking to do business with the government.
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Lawmakers see room for improvement in DHS diversity efforts
Homeland Security must step up outreach and find ways to help more minorities advance to senior-level jobs, House members say.
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Democrats thwart GOP bid to stop Gitmo transfers
Final Homeland Security spending bill allows detainees to be brought to the United States for trial.
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Defense secretary weighs whether to urge veto of authorization bill
Pentagon staff is evaluating if funds allocated for an alternative engine for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, which the administration opposes, is grounds for veto.
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CBO forecasts rising Defense costs
Real growth in pay and benefits for the Defense Department's military and civilian personnel will contribute to increased spending.
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Recession helps military recruiters reach 36-year high
The four services and their National Guard and reserve components signed up 296,505 young men and women in fiscal 2009.
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From Nextgov.com: House panel plans cybersecurity training for members and staff
Two events will show users the best practices to protect computer systems , handheld devices and personal data from viruses and hackers.
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TSA works to reduce attrition among top staff
GAO: Fewer senior executives are quitting, but agency needs to identify reasons for departure.
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