Los Angeles Times: Deadliest Year in Afghan War

September 22nd, 2010 | National Security | | Leave a comment

A helicopter crash in southern Afghanistan killed 9 troops.  Combat deaths increased dramatically in June and July with the “surge” in military personnel authorized by President Obama.

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BBC: US couple ‘tried to pass nuclear secrets to Venezuela’

September 17th, 2010 | National Security | | Leave a comment

The BBC is reporting that an elderly scientist who worked at the Los Alamos National Laboratory – along with his wife have been charged with attempting to pass nuclear secrets to Venezuela.

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Wired: HP Holds Navy Network ‘Hostage’ for $3.3 Billion

September 8th, 2010 | National Security | | Leave a comment

The admirals and the firm recently signed another $3.3 billion no-bid contract that begins Oct. 1st. It’s a final, five-year deal, both sides promise, to let the Navy gently wean itself from its reliance on HP. But that’s what they said the last time, and the time before that.

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President Obama Wants to Increase Weapons Sales

August 9th, 2010 | National Security | | Leave a comment

The Obama administration wants to increase manufacturing exports by making it easier for U.S. weapons suppliers to export their products. The United States is already the largest weapons supplier in the world. The Obama team wants to increase our 30 percent share of the market.

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