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New Arctic policy has big implications for agencies
Bush administration’s eleventh-hour security directives assert U.S. role in the region.
Defense
Senator says expansion of traveler screening system is premature
Chairman of homeland security panel criticizes officials for moving ahead with an ineffective system.
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Report says medical equipment is vulnerable to terrorists
Some machines used in disease prevention contain radioactive material that also goes into creating dirty bombs.
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Panetta, Blair complete national security team
President-elect says CIA pick has his "complete trust and substantial clout."
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Panel finds erosion of nuclear deterrence mission widespread at Defense
Problems go well beyond recent Air Force failures, but report says Navy has maintained credible stewardship.
Defense
Dems weigh adding Homeland Security funds to stimulus
Sources say Coast Guard, TSA and Customs could get hundreds of millions of dollars.
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Lawmakers discuss adding military construction funds to stimulus package
Estimates for how much money will be attached range from $8 billion to $20 billion.
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Senate GOP begins review of Panetta
Republicans are concerned Obama's CIA pick doesn't have a handle on intelligence failures leading up to the Iraq war.
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From Nextgov.com: Army announces winners of $497 million biometrics contract
Recipients will collect and store information on enemy combatants, terrorists and other potentially dangerous foreign nationals, in addition to exploring new avenues for the use of biometrics.
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State official: Obama will step up fight against terrorism
Counterterrorism coordinator says he would expect the new administration to engage "with more countries and more in depth with countries."
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Lieberman says enactment of DHS authorization bill a priority
Senator would like Homeland Security committee to mark up such legislation before appropriators approve annual spending bill.
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Gates: Defense needs another $70 billion in 2009
Additional funds necessary to continue operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, Defense secretary tells lawmakers.
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Energy Department faces broad management challenges, IG reports
Contract administration, cybersecurity and environmental cleanup are among problems requiring long-term attention.
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ADVICE+DISSENT:Intelligence File Dual-Hatted
Cutting the intelligence director’s workload could make him better at his job.
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Border security will loom large for Obama administration
Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano, the likely chief of Homeland Security, has been a vocal critic of federal efforts.
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Agencies close in on goals for faster security clearance processing
Officials are optimistic the government will hit a target of reducing processing times for most initial requests to 60 days by the end of 2009.
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Defense lays groundwork for new management chief
Deputy Secretary Gordon England has outlined the responsibilities of the position, which will go to an Obama appointee.
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From Nextgov.com: DHS to collect biometric data from green card holders
New rule that expands US VISIT program requires fingerprints and digital photos from noncitizens who are permanent residents .
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Air Force names one-star general to lead provisional nuclear command
Service officials are undecided on final location and leader for Global Strike Command when it becomes permanent in late 2009.
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