Defense News

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  Navy education system overhaul creates new research hubs on coasts

  The Navy will set up a new three-star post to oversee education and research.

  Agency in Focus

  December 19, 2018
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  Postal Service could stand to lose a few square feet

  In today's Federal Newscast, the Postal Service's inspector general said USPS has more than a million square feet in excess real estate.

  Federal Newscast

  December 19, 2018
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  Troops will see an average 2.5 percent BAH increase in 2019

  The Defense Department gives troops a bigger BAH bump than last year.

  Reporter's Notebook

  December 18, 2018
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  Armed services missing long-term recruitment, retention strategy

  The military services know they’re facing challenges when it comes to hiring, training and keeping enough skilled personnel at their major maintenance depots.

  Federal Drive

  December 18, 2018
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  Miscue means some Federal Protective Service inspectors earned more than VP

  In today's Federal Newscast, the Federal Protective Service mismanaged its payroll and budget leading to excessive overtime and spending shortfalls. 

  Federal Newscast

  December 18, 2018
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  Congressional Budget Office offers ‘bold’ options to cut defense spending

  CBO offered 16 options that could cut DoD spending and reduce the deficit.

  Defense

  December 17, 2018
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  Democrats could bring more oversight to DoD audits in 2019

  The Defense Department's failure to get a clean financial audit in its first go around has riled some members of Congress.

  Federal Drive

  December 17, 2018
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  ODNI pushes background investigation reciprocity

  In today's Federal Newscast, citing the cost of defending himself against "false" allegations, Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke said he will be stepping down.

  Federal Newscast

  December 17, 2018