Defense
Navy to cancel new destroyer program and buy older model
DDG-51 Arleigh Burke class destroyers production line has been dormant for years.
Defense
New information sharing office faces uncertain future
The office, created after the 9/11 attacks, is charged with ensuring that terrorism and homeland security information is shared between the federal government, state and local governments and private companies.
Defense
Panels compete for credit on classification bills
House Oversight and Government Reform set to mark up legislation that appears to broaden bills passed by Homeland Security Committee.
Defense
Study urges greater mass transit role in evacuation plans
The likelihood of evacuating major portions of large, congested urban areas is questionable, report says.
Defense
Air Force nominees say they will try to regain public's trust
Some lawmakers are skeptical about whether the leadership change can solve systemic problems at the service.
Defense
Defense earmarks went beyond mission, IG says
In fiscal 2007, Congress appropriated $18 million in unnecessary funds, report concludes.
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National security observers explain FISA ins and outs
The government's new surveillance law is a dense patchwork of new authorities that has puzzled even those most familiar with it.
Defense
Trade groups ask Congress to delay cargo security rule
Rule would require manufacturers to submit 10 new categories of data on cargo containers before they are shipped to the United States by sea.
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Democratic leaders weigh defense bill as vehicle for continuing resolution
Congressional aides noted that President Bush would not be able to veto the defense measure, making it an attractive option.
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From Nextgov.com: Security analysts praise Obama's pledge for a cyber chief
Position's direct line to the president would give cybersecurity more clout, but how much is unclear.
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Lawmaker raises concerns over huge TSA personnel contract
House committee chairman wants specifics on how $1.2 billion deal would address agency’s persistent workforce problems.
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Navy's fighter jet shortage may be worse than expected
To minimize the size of the shortfall, the service hopes to get 10,000 flight hours out of each of its Hornets.
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Pilot program may overhaul treatment of veterans
Pentagon-VA program takes aim at a bureaucratic redundancy.
Defense
Chertoff defends border actions, calls for immigration bill
DHS chief says a guest-worker program would help stem the flow of illegal immigrants across the nation's Southern border.
Defense
Senate panel moves military construction spending bill
Bill would provide a total of $119.7 billion, of which $73 billion is discretionary funding, $3.65 billion over President Bush's request.
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Former Clinton Navy secretary discusses post-Bush defense policy
The Pentagon needs "creative destruction" of some of its programs, says Richard Danzig.
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Officials call for dramatic boost in State Department staff
Ohio senator and others recommend a 16 percent increase in workforce in addition to more language and skills training.
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Groups urge House leaders to improve E-Verify system
Corporate and nonprofit organizations seek three-year limit on extension of voluntary employee vetting program.
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From Nextgov.com: Congress threatens to block rule to have airlines pay for foreign-exit system
Scuttling DHS proposal for a network to check identities of international travelers departing the country could suspend visa waiver program.
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