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Senate skeptics probe DoD officials on JFCOM cuts
The Pentagon's decision to close Joint Forces Command in Norfolk, Va., remains its biggest hot spot in its effort to save $100 billion over the next three years.
Tags: In Depth , Francis Rose , management , technology , William Lynn , Robert Gates , Carl Levin , Joseph Lieberman , Ashton Carter , John McCain , Senate Armed Services Committee , DoD , Joint Forces Command , BTA , Teri Takai , efficiency initiatives , Jason Miller , JFCOM
DoD struggles to explain JFCOM closing
Some Senate Armed Services Committee members are unhappy with the Pentagon's lack of transparency and inclusion in the decision to close the base. Defense Deputy Secretary Lynn said the Pentagon held almost 30 meetings before concluding that JFCOM needed to be closed. Lynn also offers insight into future of DoD CIO and BTA.
Tags: management , technology , William Lynn , Robert Gates , Carl Levin , Joesph Lieberman , Ashton Carter , John McCain , Senate Armed Services Committee , DoD , Joint Forces Command , BTA , Teri Takai , efficiency initiatives , Jason Miller , JFCOM
Bill would freeze JFCOM BRAC closing
'Stop loss' back pay goes unclaimed
Tags: DoD Report , Federal Drive , stop loss , JCSCOM , BRAC
Senate to hold hearing on DoD plans to axe JFCOM
The Senate Armed Services Committee has agreed to hold a hearing Sept. 9.
Tags: management , Robert Gates , Gerry Connolly , Diane Watson , Senate Armed Services Committee , DoD , JFCOM , House Oversight and Government Reform Committee , efficiency initiatives , Jason Miller
Webb wants IRS to investigate veterans charity
Jim Webb has asked for an investigation into the U.S. Navy Veterans Association. The Virginia senator says the charity has given little evidence of providing for veterans, despite the group's tax returns claiming they helped 2.2 million Virginia veterans in 2009.
Tags: U.S. Navy Veterans Association , Internal Revenue Service , IRS , campaign contributions , Bob McDonnell , Ken Cuccinelli
Oh Baby! Parental Leave in the Pipeline
Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act update
Tags: P&B , parental leave , FMLA , Steny Hoyer , Frank Wolf ,
