Defense
Los Alamos National Lab improves information security
GAO needs more data to determine whether security incidents will continue to decline.
Defense
Congressional Budget Office: Military dependence on supplementals climbing
For fiscal 2009, Pentagon has requested $72 billion in emergency spending for new equipment.
Defense
Legal pros urge action against security contractors who commit crimes abroad
Panelists note sufficient jurisdiction to prosecute contractors but a lack of political will.
Defense
RAND study says U.S. lacks resources to defeat insurgencies
Report says government needs to invest billions more annually to improve counterinsurgency operations in Middle East.
Defense
Lawmaker to DHS: Don’t give appointees career status
The House Homeland Security chairman is worried about the department’s transition planning.
Defense
Coast Guard seeks to restructure major commands
Changes would redefine senior leadership positions.
Defense
House subpanel approves border patrol technology
Bill also calls for pilot projects to determine the efficacy of technologies such as unmanned aircraft.
Defense
GAO says Defense workforce plan insufficient
The Pentagon is not prepared to tackle a pending retirement wave and other looming workforce challenges, says watchdog agency.
Defense
Bush administration proposes $7.3 billion for IT security
Five agencies rank as unsatisfactory in cybersecurity compliance.
Defense
Commission defends proposal on state control of troops
Pentagon officials have argued that the recommendation is unconstitutional.
Defense
House Dem wants additional ships, aircraft in spending bills
John Murtha, D-Pa., would boost Navy shipbuilding and buy more F-22s under new budget.
Defense
Real growth in Defense spending nearly over, secretary warns
Fiscal 2009 proposal could become the largest department budget ever.
Defense
Lawmaker criticizes DHS cybersecurity nominee
Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., said a committee investigation last year showed Scott Charbo failed to properly address computer security breaches.
Defense
Pentagon punts decision on future F-22, C-17 production
Defense Department did not request funding in fiscal 2009 budget for either aircraft.
Defense
Bush seeks repeal of law enforcement benefits for CBP officers
Budget includes proposal to repeal measure allowing Customs and Border Protection officers to retire earlier.
Defense
Defense budget reflects cost of maintaining volunteer force in wartime
Nearly 30 percent of $515 billion request is designated for military pay and health care.
Defense
Defense Information Systems Agency seeks big budget boost
Requirement to support operations in Iraq, Afghanistan leads to request for 30 percent increase.
Defense
Intelligence chiefs: Waterboarding legal in certain circumstances
CIA director says technique only used three times in agency's history.
Defense
GSA seeks funding boost for DHS headquarters project
Discretionary budget to more than double to cover costs for the proposed 1.2 million-square-foot facility.
Defense