Defense
New Air Force satellites protect, improve space-based communications
One satellite helps forecast degrading 'space weather' and another provides faster downloads.
Defense
Defense acquisition chief requires program managers to sign tenure agreements
Department works to reduce turnover, cited by GAO as cause of cost overruns and delays.
Defense
Customs agency hit by lobbying on 'first sale' doctrine
Controversial rule would result in higher tariffs on products entering the United States.
Defense
DHS employees: Mission is important, but management is not so good
Survey shows widespread distrust of leadership and fairness in promotions.
Defense
GAO: Administration lacks plan to combat terrorists in Pakistan
The federal government has failed to properly monitor billions of taxpayer dollars sent to the Pakistani government to combat al Qaeda.
Defense
Nation faces billions in long-term care costs for wounded troops
Some soldiers injured in combat will face a lifetime of care, and estimates of mental health care costs continue to rise.
Defense
TSA chief allows air marshals to speak with lawmakers
Former marshals recently alleged publicly that less than 1 percent of commercial flights are being protected.
Defense
Defense appropriations chair doesn't need full committee markup on war funds
Lawmaker says any decision on how to handle the supplemental will be made directly by leadership.
Defense
Military’s homeland defense, civil support plans fall short, auditors find
Northern Command faces unique planning challenges, two new GAO reports show.
Defense
House committee presses State and Defense officials on lack of coordination on nation building
‘Holistic strategies’ needed to fight terrorism and wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, lawmaker says.
Defense
Top military doctors say six- to nine-month combat tours would reduce stress
Lack of time at home said to have ‘devastating’ effect on soldiers and their families.
Defense
Cost estimates for Army equipment repair, upgrades go up by billions
GAO projects total expenditures of at least $190 billion from 2004 to 2013.
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TSA may begin air passenger background checks in 2009
Agency will review each airline passenger against the government's no-fly list.
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Industry says war has hurt military modernization efforts
Aerospace Industry Association cautions against making defense modernization accounts "a bill payer" for domestic programs.
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Defense corporations urge increase in weapons investment
A bigger budget is needed to maintain the U.S. military’s technological edge, industry report says.
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Army Reserve broadens recruiting efforts
Public-private partnerships seek to benefit both military and industry.
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Army seeks to shift funds to bolster Future Combat Systems effort
Move of $250 million aimed at keeping program on schedule despite congressional budget cuts.
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NRC to expand radioactive materials tracking system
Proposed rule would make it harder to amass materials for building a dirty bomb.
Defense
The other Iraq crisis: State, DHS boost efforts to aid refugees
Commission calls on U.S. and Iraq to do more to address destabilizing humanitarian disaster.
Defense