Defense
Homeland Security panel clears procurement bill
Lawmakers want to encourage contractors that don’t usually do business with the government to develop cutting-edge security technology.
Defense
White House issues veto threat on military construction, veterans measure
If Congress cannot find offsets elsewhere for the legislation, the White House said it also would consider a veto of the remaining 11 spending bills.
Defense
Stronger oversight of intelligence hubs encouraged
Civil liberties advocates say the rules governing state "fusion centers" are unclear, and the centers have experienced mission creep.
Defense
Audit questions SBA awards to security giant Blackwater
Inspector general's report says the company may have misrepresented itself.
Defense
Forward Observer: McCain vs. The Tide
The presumptive GOP presidential nominee's opposition to setting a timetable for leaving Iraq is putting him behind the times.
Defense
Homeland Security chief touts increase in urban grants
Latest installment brings the total that has been allocated for fiscal 2008 to $3 billion.
Defense
Lawmaker aims to take up defense authorization in September
Armed Services Committee leader wants to gain support in the next week for a unanimous consent agreement limiting debate on the bill.
Defense
Senators ask Defense secretary to review Navy destroyer plans
Letter asks for detailed explanation of agency's decision to buy older but more affordable destroyers.
Defense
GAO unsure about TSA's ability to meet security deadlines
Official says agency has yet to complete basic assessments of the technology and the additional personnel needed for comprehensive air cargo screening.
Defense
Committee approves bills to ease flow of information
The measures would try to prevent agencies from overclassifying documents.
Defense
Contractors improperly influenced Defense audits, GAO finds
Report says auditors ignored findings, changed opinions without adequate evidence.
Defense
Navy to cancel new destroyer program and buy older model
DDG-51 Arleigh Burke class destroyers production line has been dormant for years.
Defense
New information sharing office faces uncertain future
The office, created after the 9/11 attacks, is charged with ensuring that terrorism and homeland security information is shared between the federal government, state and local governments and private companies.
Defense
Panels compete for credit on classification bills
House Oversight and Government Reform set to mark up legislation that appears to broaden bills passed by Homeland Security Committee.
Defense
Study urges greater mass transit role in evacuation plans
The likelihood of evacuating major portions of large, congested urban areas is questionable, report says.
Defense
Air Force nominees say they will try to regain public's trust
Some lawmakers are skeptical about whether the leadership change can solve systemic problems at the service.
Defense
Defense earmarks went beyond mission, IG says
In fiscal 2007, Congress appropriated $18 million in unnecessary funds, report concludes.
Defense
National security observers explain FISA ins and outs
The government's new surveillance law is a dense patchwork of new authorities that has puzzled even those most familiar with it.
Defense
Trade groups ask Congress to delay cargo security rule
Rule would require manufacturers to submit 10 new categories of data on cargo containers before they are shipped to the United States by sea.
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