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New ways to cut wasteful spending at the Pentagon
Nancy Marshall-Genzer May 13, 2013
The Air Force turns to rank and file to ferret out waste, following the example of the private sector.
At Hagel hearings, 'green' Pentagon could make some lawmakers see red
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Jan 31, 2013
Lawmakers are likely to raise alternative fuel costs at Hagel confirmation hearing.
Pentagon cuts threaten economies in military towns
Jim Burress Jan 29, 2013
As furloughs loom, worries abound in Warner Robins, Ga.
The Human Brain Project and Recruiting More Cyberwarriors
David Brancaccio Jan 29, 2013
The European Commission is giving $1 billion to the Human Brain Project, an effort to build a computer model of the human brain. The Pentagon wants to nearly quintuple the size of its cyber command. Experts acknowledge the seriousness of cyber threats, but disagree on the necessity of 4,000 new hires at a time of tight budgets. Plus, an academic journal on driverless cars gives a vision of the future, and it’s not all defensive driving.
Small talk: Kickstarter consultants, counterfeit bills
Rico Gagliano Aug 3, 2012
The news that didn't quite make the headlines. This week: Missile Defense staff warned to stop surfing porn sites, an entire industry of consultants to help you raise money on Kickstarter, and counterfeit $100 bills in Arizona.
Congress begins budget battle over automatic cuts to Pentagon spending
John Dimsdale May 7, 2012
Here's a phrase you'll begin to hear a lot in Congress: sequestered cuts. Today, the House begins debate on how to deal with the debt crisis.
Obama issues executive order on security
John Moe Oct 7, 2011
President Obama is expected to announce a major executive order having to do with online security today. It's the culmination of a seven month...
The US intends to be aggressive in cyberwar in the event it happens and in the event we figure out what it actually is
John Moe Jul 20, 2011
As part of her confirmation hearing for Assistant Defense Secretary for Global Strategic Affairs, Senators asked Madelyn Creedon to define the...
Pentagon unveils new strategy, old hack
John Moe Jul 15, 2011
The Pentagon announced a new strategy for fending off attacks from foreign states on computer systems. No real shocking news for people who have...
US military building a sort of internet rural Nevada
John Moe Jun 17, 2011
It's called the National Cyber Range and it's being constructed by the Pentagon's always interesting and usually somewhat disquieting Darpa group....
