Congress
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Air ForceLevin: Afghanistan Main Post-Defense Bill Priority, Supp War Money Needed
By Emelie Rutherford The head of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) said yesterday he expects to focus acutely on the war in Afghanistan in the near future, and predicted […]
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Air Force
Skelton: More DoD Acquisition Reforms, QDR Scrutiny Coming From Hill
By Emelie Rutherford A senior lawmaker told Defense Daily he foresees acute congressional oversight of the Pentagon’s procurement processes and Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR) as defense weapon systems come under […]
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CongressCollins Envisions Strong DHS Cyber Director
By Calvin Biesecker The time is now to begin implementing strong steps to defend the nation’s "digital resources" and the effort must be led by an empowered director of a […]
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Congress
Lieberman Outlines Components of Upcoming Cyber Security Legislation
Cyber security legislation to be introduced later this year by two senators has five basic principles, including giving the Department of Homeland Security the backing and personnel needed to monitor […]
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Air Force
Skelton Open To Requiring Contractors To Turn Over Tech Data Packages
By Emelie Rutherford A senior lawmaker said he sees merit in a proposal to mandate defense firms turn over technical specifications of their weapon systems to the Pentagon to allow […]
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Congress
FERC Seeks New Cyber Security Authority; Cites Industry Lapse
By Jeff Beattie The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is seeking authority to require that utilities take mandatory measures to guard against cyber-threats or other attacks on the U.S. electric […]
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Air Force
Tanker Rhetoric Heats Up, Again, On Hill
By Emelie Rutherford Alabama lawmakers backing the Northrop Grumman [NOC]-European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co. bid to build new Air Force tankers ramped up their criticism yesterday of the Pentagon’s […]
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Business/FinancialNew Obama Contracting Reforms Emphasize Fixed-Price Contracts
By Emelie Rutherford The White House issued federal-contracting guidance yesterday regarding using fixed-price contracts over cost-plus arrangements. A congressional contracting-oversight panel plans to hold a hearing today to scrutinizing the new […]
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Air Force
Obama Will Sign Defense Bill With Disputed Engine Program
By Emelie Rutherford President Obama declared yesterday he will sign the defense authorization bill into law this week, quashing any lingering speculation he could veto the legislation because it supports an […]
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Air Force
Hill Northrop-EADS Backers: Draft Tanker RFP ‘Fundamentally Flawed’
By Emelie Rutherford Alabama’s congressional delegation is charging the solicitation for the Air Force’s tanker competition is rife with flaws and does not spell out an appropriate "best value" competition. Pentagon […]