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Two federal programs snare top public service awards
Winners receive $100,000 to help replicate creative ideas in government.
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Pentagon delays tanker competition
Bush administration decides to leave the process to the next administration.
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From Nextgov.com: Navy installing satellite broadband on ships
Service means ships at sea can transmit larger files like video faster and access Defense classified Internet.
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Administration threatens veto of Senate defense measure
White House vows to scrap Defense authorization bill if it includes language prohibiting the use of private security contractors for any 'inherently governmental' security functions in combat zones.
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House Democrats press FBI on 2001 anthrax attacks, security guidelines
Lawmakers also questioned whether the agency failed to help prevent the nation's mortgage crisis.
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From Nextgov.com: Scarcity of science students worries military IT officials
The United States is not training enough engineers to meet the Pentagon’s needs , panelists say.
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Emergency workers keep busy in Gustav’s wake
Officials distribute generators and attempt to restore power in the face of widespread outages.
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CBP ad blitz will explain new travel document requirements
Land and sea travelers must show valid identity and citizenship documents to enter the United States by June 2009.
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Military units provide show of force at GOP convention
Attendees find imposing lines of National Guardsmen deployed at security checkpoints.
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Army engineers pleased with New Orleans levee performance so far
The Corps is committed to providing 100-year level flood protection by 2011.
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Defense moved swiftly to aid in Gustav response
Command post set up at former Air Force Base coordinated military, civilian response efforts.
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For GOP, a second chance at disaster management
In New Orleans in April, John McCain vowed that the "terrible and disgraceful" response to Katrina "will never, ever again happen."
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How FEMA got ready for its chance at redemption
Since Katrina, veteran emergency manager R. David Paulison has worked to rebuild the agency.
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Bush administration vows Gustav response will be different
Preparing before the hurricane hits marks a major divergence from Katrina plans, agency officials say.
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No simple answer from McCain on use of force
Throughout his career, the former Navy pilot has been difficult to pigeonhole on the crucial question of when to deploy U.S. forces.
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Special TSA force helps secure Democratic convention
A smaller group of screeners will work the Republican convention in Minnesota.
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Next administration will face tough Defense modernization decisions
Diverse threats and aging equipment raise risks and costs, industry group reports.
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DHS technology contract may be headed for a ‘spending spree’
Vehicle for procuring information technology services will be popular for frenzied fourth quarter spending, research firm says.
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