Congress
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CongressHouse Intelligence Committee Passes Cyber Threat Sharing Bill
The House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI) passed a cyber security information sharing bill out of committee on Thursday, two days after the Republican and Democratic leaders introduced it. […]
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CongressLangevin Offers Several Cyber Security Bills
Congressman Jim Langevin (D-R.I.) has introduced three bills centered on improving cyber security and protecting consumers in the event of data breaches involving their personal information. The Executive Cyberspace Coordination […]
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CongressWarner Wants Navy To Consider Using T-LED Lighting On Bases
Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) wants the Navy to consider using tubular light emitting diode (T-LED) lighting on bases, according to a letter obtained by Defense Daily. Warner asks Assistant Secretary […]
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CongressHouse Intelligence Committee Leaders Introduce Cyber Threat Sharing Bill
Republican and Democrat leaders of the House Intelligence Committee on Tuesday introduced legislation to promote the voluntary sharing of cyber threat data between the federal government and private sector and […]
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CongressEffects of Sequestration On Services Potentially The Largest SOCOM Challenge: Officials
The impact of a return of sequestration on the services would likely prove to have the biggest effect on special operation forces (SOF), not cuts to its own programs, officials […]
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CongressMcCaul To Introduce Draft Cyber Bill To Enhance NCCIC
Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas), Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, is releasing a draft bill this week to enhance the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center (NCCIC) as a […]
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Air ForceNew Bomber Program Progressing According To Plan, LaPlante Says
The Air Force’s secretive and lucrative Long Range Strike Bomber (LRSB) program is progressing according to plan, according to a key service official. Assistant Air Force Secretary for Acquisition Bill […]
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CongressLimited Ship Competition Meant To Keep NASSCO Out Of ‘Peril,’ Stackley Says
The Navy’s exclusive competition for the construction of the LHA-8 amphibious assault ship and new oiler auxiliary vessels is intended to protect the industrial base, Navy acquisition chief Sean Stackley […]
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Air ForceRogers Vows To Maintain Heavy Launch Capability Until Falcon Heavy Certification
A key lawmaker vowed to maintain a United States heavy launch capability to avoid a gap between the retirement of United Launch Alliance‘s (ULA) Delta IV rocket and the potential […]
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CongressAmid Benefits, Experts Warn Of Domestic Threats Posed By Small UAS
Small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) can be a valuable tool for local law enforcers, increase job safety and enhance commerce but the aircraft also pose a number of safety and […]