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From Nextgov.com: Watchdog agency cites flaws in DHS cybersecurity program
More energy should go into predicting and preventing future attacks, GAO says .
Defense
Top-notch civil servants lauded at black-tie gala
Awards recognize achievements in disaster planning, environmental protection, medicine, law and social justice.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Panel says DHS should not oversee cybersecurity
Nonpartisan commission recommends White House take the lead on protecting federal computer networks.
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Air Force: Tanker competition may be delayed for years
Officials say they are working to review the requirements and revamp the acquisition process.
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House leader outlines emerging disaster relief package
Assistance will help those affected by recent hurricanes, tornadoes and wildfires.
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FEMA still overseeing search and rescue in Texas, Louisiana
Multiple agencies have conducted more than 2,500 missions to help Gulf Coast residents hit by Hurricane Ike.
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From Nextgov.com: Homeland Security to direct cybersecurity initiative
Defense and intelligence agencies will support the governmentwide effort .
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Progress in Afghanistan gets rockier
If Iraq is the model for how to defeat an insurgency, NATO and U.S. forces in Afghanistan have a very long road ahead.
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Reports slam Minerals Management Service handling of royalties
GAO says agency did not adjust or ensure the accuracy of royalties collected from oil and gas companies.
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Panel recommends major changes to Air Force structure
Task force on nuclear weapons management finds serious erosion of capability and expertise.
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Congressional panels clash over satellite programs
Fight during a markup on Wednesday was the latest between intelligence authorizers and Defense appropriators over intelligence spending.
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Creation of new appropriations subcommittee ignites Senate turf battle
Panel could have budget authority for all agencies that fall under the national intelligence program.
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Agencies ease bottleneck in processing immigration benefits forms
A boost in staffing and resources has helped chip away at long-pending FBI name checks.
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Officials, families dedicate Pentagon Sept. 11 memorial
Individuals killed inside the Pentagon and doomed passengers aboard hijacked airliner are honored.
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GAO: Defense should address employee concerns with personnel system
Department lacks strategy for responding to employees’ negative perception of new pay-for-performance system.
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Chertoff cites biological weapons as his biggest worry
Homeland Security chief says focus is on early detection.
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Homeland Security officials defend virtual border fence program
Customs and Border Protection chief tells lawmakers delay is better than hasty implementation.
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House Democrats slam Bush administration for failure to comply with 9/11 act
Homeland Security Committee’s ranking Republican calls the report a “political stunt.”
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Senate panel passes $488 billion defense spending bill
Measure includes a 3.9 percent pay raise for the military.
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