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Congress

Several House Homeland Security Members Back Lieberman, Collins Cyber Bill

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Thursday, June 17th, 2010

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By Calvin Biesecker Several members of the House Homeland Security Committee yesterday said they would back new legislation proposed in the Senate that would give the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) authority to prod other federal civilian agencies to do more to protect their computer networks from cyber attacks. Reps. Jane Harman (D-Calif.), Peter King (R-N.Y.) and Charles Dent (R-Pa.) all threw their support behind the Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010 that was introduced last week…

Army

Lawmakers Request DoD Briefing On Army’s Planned Cuts To Aviation Procurement

A bipartisan group of House lawmakers has sent a letter asking the Pentagon for a briefing on the potential industrial base impacts as a result of the Army’s planned cuts […]

Congress

CENTCOM Looking To Lessons Learned From Use Of LUCAS Drones

U.S Central Command (CENTCOM) is looking to lessons learned from its use of Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) drones by Phoenix-based SpektreWorks, according to CENTCOM head Adm. Brad Cooper. […]

Army

Hegseth Says DoD Open To Reviewing Army’s Planned Cuts To Legacy Helicopter Procurement

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told lawmakers the Pentagon is open to reviewing the Army’s planned procurement cuts to its legacy manned aviation fleet. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), ranking member […]

Congress

Appropriators Press For Details On Iran War Costs; DoD’s $29B Estimate Doesn’t Include Base Damage

The Pentagon estimates the U.S.’ ongoing conflict with Iran has now cost at least $29 billion, while a lead official noted the updated figure does not factor in damage to […]