Defense
Lawmaker says future combat systems not affordable
Congressman pledges to work with the Army to come up with a more disciplined approach to its modernization program.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: White House to coordinate cybersecurity efforts
Obama's senior cyber official tells a House caucus that OMB could expand its staff to conduct more oversight of agencies' security initiatives.
Defense
DHS watchdog recommends steps to improve immigration benefits processing
Homeland Security and State Department have joint responsibility for timeliness of immigration benefits.
Defense
Army increases ranks of contracting personnel, but gaps remain
Service plans to boost its acquisition workforce by 131 military employees and 347 civilian workers in fiscal 2009, officials say.
Defense
Army pulls out of hearing on Future Combat Systems program
Agency spokesman says focus of hearing is too closely aligned with ongoing "predecisional" budget and acquisition discussions within Defense.
Defense
Senators call for more spending to stem border violence
Lieberman wants $380 million in emergency money for the Homeland Security Department.
Defense
Lawmakers urge continued attention to Coast Guard acquisition reform
Bill would require the service to take precautions such as testing new assets for compliance with contractual and safety requirements.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Officials criticize Defense's 'unreliable' health record system
The services' surgeon generals tell the Hill that the medical network frequently crashes and is causing a 'near mutiny' among doctors.
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DHS unveils beefed up antidrug efforts at border
Administration is directing more funding, personnel, and other resources to the nation's southwestern border to help Mexico in fight against cartels.
Defense
General says budget will favor versatile missile defenses
Vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff says financial pressures demand that the Defense Department buy systems adaptable to unexpected threats.
Defense
Senator solicits advice for new contracting panel
Request for ideas on issues worth examining draws hundreds of responses.
Defense
Homeland Security chief defines 'trigger point' for border response
Napolitano says United States will send personnel if Mexican drug cartels target American officials or if violence in U.S. border towns grows.
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From Nextgov.com: Defense urged to develop a weapon to disable foreign satellites
But advice comes with warnings about costs, creating destructive space debris and unleashing a new arms race.
Defense
Senator says carrier must stay put due to Navy budget shortfall
Webb wants to keep all of the East Coast carriers at Norfolk Naval Base.
Defense
Agencies plotting response to Mexican violence
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano declined to provide details on the plan or when it will be made public.
Defense
Obama administration to submit war funding request next week
Defense comptroller says the department needs the money by Memorial Day "to avoid funding problems and to maintain continuity of operations for the troops."
Defense
Pentagon aims to bring jobs back in house
Outsourcing has turned out to be more expensive than keeping federal employees, Defense comptroller tells lawmakers.
Defense
Northrop Grumman willing to divide tanker contract with Boeing
Company has released an internal analysis that says buying two different aircraft could save $10.2 billion over 17 years.
Defense
Forward Observer: Obama's Iran Strategy
Diplomacy is the least unattractive of all the options.
Defense