Defense
Pentagon to hire thousands of employees, cut contractors
‘Reform’ budget seeks to kill major weapons programs.
Defense
Defense chief announces weapons cuts
Gates says the Pentagon plans to bring on 13,000 civil servants in fiscal 2010 to replace support service contractors.
Defense
Experts debate Defense procurement challenges
Analysts share their opinions on reforms necessary to make Pentagon projects run on schedule and within cost.
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Alabama senators block confirmation of Defense nominee
Lawmakers want assurance that top weapons buyer will conduct a fair and open competition for aerial refueling tanker contract.
Defense
House and Senate call for pay parity
Both versions of the fiscal 2010 budget resolution contain provisions backing equal pay boosts for military and civilian workers.
Defense
Defense acquisition reform bill makes strides on Capitol Hill
Measure threatens to cancel poorly performing weapons programs.
Defense
Lawmakers examine logistics of potential NSPS repeal
Witnesses say there are no concrete plans for what will happen to employees in the pay-for-performance system if it is abolished, but some models exist.
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Agencies work together to track contracts in war zones
Defense, State and USAID say they are committed to success of common procurement database.
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From Nextgov.com: Senators introduce cybersecurity legislation
Bills would place cyber adviser in White House, regulate private network security .
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DHS official: Cargo mandate should be reconsidered
The 2007 provision requires Homeland Security to ensure that all U.S.-bound containers are scanned abroad by 2012.
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Panel OKs nominee for Pentagon acquisition post
If confirmed, Ashton Carter would take over weapons buying at a time when President Obama and Capitol Hill leaders are pushing for major changes in the way the Defense Department does business.
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GAO calls for improvements to Defense acquisition system
Auditors find delays and cost overruns in major weapons programs.
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ADVICE+DISSENT:Intelligence File Reading the Signs
Crises occur when we have the wrong kinds of information.
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Senator says Defense chief will reveal budget cuts ahead of Obama
Gates canceled plans to attend the NATO 60th anniversary summit in France so he could stay in Washington to wrap up work on the fiscal 2010 budget.
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GAO: Staggering cost overruns dwarf modest improvements in Defense acquisition
A shortage of government engineers and contract managers contributes to problems, says report.
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Defense secretary weighs fate of Future Combat Systems
The most expensive and far-reaching technological endeavor in the Army's history faces budget cuts, possible cancellation.
Defense
In New Mexico desert, marchers honor Bataan survivors
Veterans of the World War II death march turn out to greet participants.
Defense
Forward Observer: Missile Guidance
Former chairman of the Joint Chiefs believes spending so much on an unproved missile defense is a rush to failure given the recession and money needs of the military.
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Obama plan targeting Taliban, al-Qaida draws praise
President says infusion of 4,000 troops will bolster Afghan army.
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