Defense
Air Force disciplines 15 officers in nuclear mishap
Six generals, nine colonels sanctioned for role in mistaken shipment to Taiwan.
Defense
Congress questions Homeland Security’s approach to nuclear detection
GAO, scientists: Key acquisition programs are failing to deliver on promises.
Defense
House continuing resolution includes funds for National Guard, F-22
Measure also provides $72 million to compensate military personnel who have had their terms of service involuntarily extended.
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From Nextgov.com: Homeland Security committee approves key federal IT legislation
Measure would require agencies to install chief information security officers.
Defense
Navy’s top officer sees lessons in shipbuilding program failures
Service needs to do a better job matching acquisitions to security threats.
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Negotiators agree to buy more F-22s, Zumwalt destroyers
Final authorization bill trims $104.7 million from the Army's $3.6 billion request for the Future Combat Systems.
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Homeland Security authorization bill falls by the wayside
Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs chairman says there isn't time to bring the bill before his committee.
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DHS radiation detection program may exceed cost estimates by $1 billion, GAO says
Homeland Security disputes findings; Congress to explore troubled program.
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From Nextgov.com: Bush nominates Pollett for head of DISA
Congress unlikely to act on pick before its fall recess.
Defense
Homeland Security replaces head of troubled border program
Mark Borkowski, a veteran government manager, will now lead the multibillion-dollar virtual fence project.
Defense
Air Force to strengthen inspections and expand training for nuclear mission
Service leaders still are weighing a major reorganization recommended by a task force.
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Forward Observer: Butter Over Guns
The Senate votes of Barack Obama and John McCain shed light on how they would handle major defense issues.
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From Nextgov.com: Energy's unclassified networks still open to cyberattack
Inspector general reports that while progress has been made, systems remain vulnerable .
Defense
Conference leaders to limit amendments to defense bill
Provision aimed at improving the process of delivering military absentee ballots from overseas appear among those off the table.
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TSA volunteers lend a hand in Houston after Ike
Union expresses concerns about hurricane-related disciplinary actions, but TSA disputes reports.
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Presidential campaigns urged to prepare for DHS transition
McCain, Obama should name potential Homeland Security appointees before the November election, say witnesses at a congressional hearing.
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Senate Democrats call out Defense on clean-up record
Environment and Public Works chairwoman criticizes department for shirking its duties regarding contaminated sites.
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Lawmakers worry stopgap funding would hinder security programs
Homeland Security official calls continuing resolutions "extremely distracting" for any agency, says level funding would stunt the department's growth.
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House panel probes failed Homeland Security contracts
Democrats say taxpayers footed a $15 billion bill for poorly managed acquisitions.
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