Defense
Commandant argues for new Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle
Marine Corps chief James Conway says the military needs the capability provided by the vehicle.
Defense
Senator backs increased power for ICE agents in drug war
Call comes as the Homeland Security Department makes dealing with Mexico's drug violence a priority.
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From Nextgov.com: Bill would toughen security requirements over current law
A new White House cyberspace director would measure how well agencies patch systems for known viruses, malware and other security vulnerabilities .
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Lawmakers probe Defense acquisition workforce issues
After years of staff cuts, the department and military services are slowly rebuilding contracting capacity.
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Immigrations, emergency nominees breeze through House panel
Committee OKs John Morton to lead ICE and W. Craig Fugate to direct FEMA.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Organizations coordinate Web-based communications to fight flu
Agencies should further cooperate to create an online center of information dissemination, with an increase in IT applications if Swine bug infections escalate.
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Groups challenges selection of biodefense site
Homeland Security officials, along with Kansas senators, are adamantly defending the decision to build multimillion facility in Manhattan, Kan.
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Outgoing Defense acquisition chief warns against excessive regulation
John Young says we’re headed toward a “tax code-like” set of contracting rules.
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With holds lifted, Senate confirms Defense acquisition chief
Concerns about the competition for aerial refueling tankers was delaying process.
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Petraeus says no permanent bases planned in Afghanistan
The administration's $83.4 billion wartime supplemental spending request includes $867 million for military construction projects in Afghanistan.
Defense
Congress to tackle Defense procurement reform next week
Proposed legislation would establish regulations and oversight mechanisms to rein in ballooning acquisition costs.
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Getting to the bottom of passport processing flaws proves thorny
Union and management don’t see eye to eye on the failures that led to four employees approving fraudulent applications.
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Loyal F-22 booster undeterred by weakened campaign
Sen. Saxby Chambliss continues fighting for 60 additional planes even though the aircraft's manufacturer and other supporters have backed down.
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Coast Guard modernization program still faces challenges
Official says that large cutters are in poor condition and will need repair.
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Key Senate appropriator weighs two tanker suppliers
Proposal to split the lucrative Air Force contract still is on the table, despite Defense secretary's opposition.
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Commander agrees with decision to delay new bomber
Holding off until the Pentagon finishes negotiating changes to the 1992 Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty makes sense, officer says.
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DHS chief says border crossing rules are on track
Napolitano is seeking to strike a balance between security and commerce.
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Latest spy satellite plan has few details, many skeptics
Critics say the plan is risky and relies on unproven technologies.
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Obama wins respect from the military
President looks to avoid the mistakes of Bill Clinton, the last Democratic, non-veteran commander-in-chief.
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