Congress
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Air ForceEnhance Service Chiefs’ Role In Acquisition, Odierno Tells HASC
Bolstering the role of service chiefs in acquisition would help make procurement more effective, the Army Chief of Staff told the House Armed Services Committee (HASC). “I’d like to see […]
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CongressSenate Intel Panel Approves Cyber Information Sharing Bill
The Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday marked up the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015, which is aimed at increasing the sharing of cyber threat data between the federal government […]
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CongressMarine Corps Warns Of Cost Increases on G/ATOR Radar
The Marine Corps told Congress on Wednesday that the unit cost of procuring a new ground-based radar system known as G/ATOR could rise dramatically under a full return to sequestration […]
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Air ForceGAO To DoD: Streamline Reviews, Info, For Acquisition Decision Making
The Defense Department is making strides toward streamlining acquisition milestone decisions, but needs to do better, a recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report said. GAO recommended DoD find and get […]
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CongressFinancial Sector Supports Obama’s Order Promoting Sharing Of Cyber Threat Data
The financial services sector for years has been involved in sharing information about cyber threats with the federal government and among companies in the industry and it supports a new […]
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CongressClapper Sees Little Risk Of Catastrophic Cyber Attack Despite Expanding Threats
Threats to the nation’s computer networks and systems continue to mount, but for now a “catastrophic” cyber attack is unlikely, the nation’s top intelligence official reported on Thursday. The nation’s […]
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CongressMemo Establishes Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center
President Obama officially directed the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) to establish the Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center (CTIIC) in a memorandum on Wednesday. Announced earlier this month, the CTIIC […]
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Budget
House GOP May Be Forced to Discuss New DHS Funding Bill During Recess
Congress remains at a standstill on funding the Department of Homeland Security beyond Feb. 27, with Senate Democrats unwilling to consider the House-passed bill and House Republicans unwilling to rethink […]
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CongressAshton Carter Confirmed as Next Defense Secretary In 93-5 Senate Vote
Ashton Carter sailed through the Senate confirmation process to become the new defense secretary, with his appointment being confirmed in a 93-5 vote Thursday. Before the vote, Senate Armed Services […]
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BudgetThink Tanks Tell HASC a Ready Force is All But Impossible Under Sequestration
The defense budget cannot meet sequestration caps without wrecking current force readiness, and either personnel or major acquisition programs will have to be sacrificed to invest in key capabilities for […]