Defense Environment Alert -- The Obama administration plans to eliminate one of the three politically appointed positions assigned to the Defense Department's installations and environment (I&E) office, according to informed sources. Under the Bush administration, DOD merged the installations and environment offices, with the deputy under secretary of defense for installations and environment heading up that office. Wayne Arny, a Bush appointee, remains in the position until a replacement is named. Under him are two assistant deputy under secretaries --...
