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Geoff Earle

Defense

Senate panel rejects move to loosen civil service protections

Debate in the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee on a proposal to create a Department of Homeland Security moved swiftly Wednesday, until senators took up the controversial issue of civil service protections for employees.

Defense

Senate chairmen take aim at Lieberman on homeland bill

Defense

Unions pleased with civil service protections in Lieberman bill

Defense

House eyes creation of homeland security panel

Defense

Senate in a hurry on homeland security bill

Defense

Ridge to brief senators on proposal for new department

Defense

Reorganization plan gains bipartisan support on Hill

Defense

Bush defends actions in light of new Sept. 11 details

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Senate considers bundling budget bills

Defense

Ridge briefs small group of senators on homeland security