Defense
From Nextgov.com: NSA's smart phone could become government issue
Award-winning device looks like commercial PDAs, but provides access to classified and unclassified networks, and operates on worldwide mobile networks.
Defense
Blackwater could face sanctions for improper arms shipments
One official said 900 weapons were shipped improperly, though another said the figure is lower.
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Lieberman plans to take his case to Senate Democratic Steering Committee
Senator's fight to keep chairmanship could disrupt vetting and confirmation process for major appointments in Obama administration.
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Union hardens its stance on Pentagon personnel system
AFGE claims new rules restrict collective bargaining.
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Immigration services bureau awards major IT task order
Homeland Security agency aims to improve e-filing process for those seeking U.S. citizenship.
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Report warns of ‘future military failure’
Defense Science Board advises incoming administration to focus on weapons of mass destruction and quicker acquisition times.
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Congress chides U.S. Missile Defense management
Recently enacted legislation trims the agency's fiscal 2009 budget.
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Air Force opens office to manage nuclear mission
New directorate marks the latest organizational change as service seeks to rebuild nuclear expertise.
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ADVICE+DISSENT: Intelligence File Pulling Them In
How can the next president keep the intelligence community vital?
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Officials lay groundwork to buy new Army helicopters
After final approval of the requirements package, the Army would release a request for proposals to the defense industry.
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NORTHCOM has ‘fully come of age,’ according to outside assessment
Post-9/11 command provides vital resources for homeland defense, but civilian agencies need strengthening, retired general tells West Point faculty.
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Defense awards more Iraq reconstruction work to contractors cited for poor performance
Several companies received contracts even after suspension or debarment, report says.
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VA nurses are in short supply
GAO recommends adopting a new staffing system and expanding access to alternative work schedules for inpatient nurses.
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Democrat's call for defense cuts draws Republican attacks
House Financial Services Committee Chairman suggests 25 percent reduction in military spending.
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Homeland Security launches program to find illegal immigrants in jails
Program will begin in county prisons and then expand to city jails.
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Air Force releases nuclear roadmap
Report pledges to restore credibility to the service after security lapses, increase compliance and develop technical skills of personnel.
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Panel issues preliminary advice for Defense audit agency
Recommendations are designed to address management issues exposed in a July Government Accountability Office report.
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Army portal tops 1 billion log-ins
Defense Department is building on service’s success to launch Web portal for entire department.
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DHS seeks approval on employment verification rule fix
The department made changes to a provision regarding what to do when a worker provides employment information that does not match government records.
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