Defense
Senate takes up spying powers bill without immunity deal
Legislation would limit the Bush administration's anti-terrorism powers.
Defense
Congress quietly revises 'Buy America' rule for Defense materials
Restrictions stipulating domestic metal for defense hardware are eased from 2008 defense authorization bill.
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Budget still in limbo as recess awaits
Second breakdown in as many years looms as Bush signals he will sign bill if war funds are included.
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llinois delays law prohibiting use of DHS employment verification system
DHS Secretary Michael Chertoff has publicly criticized the measure.
Defense
Military Health System debuts new Web presence
New site offers medical personnel, soldiers and families easier accessibility to essential information.
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Congress cuts funds for traditional Defense satellite programs
Conferees strongly support Air Force efforts to develop small, affordable satellites.
Defense
Pentagon holiday decorating comes with restrictions
For three weeks a year, holiday spirit allowed at Defense Department offices.
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Sources: FBI investigating Iraq inspector general
Some claim the IG and aides violated federal law by accessing e-mail accounts of agency employees.
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House backs big increase in contractor oversight
Massive defense authorization bill also includes 3.5 percent military pay raise.
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Lawmakers urge Pentagon to weigh alternatives to furloughs
Military budgeting options could delay the need for layoffs until at least late March, a new report states.
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Wrangling over intelligence bills delays floor action
Senate leaders are struggling to devise a strategy for moving legislation that would overhaul FISA.
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Committee Dems favor permanent chemical security rules
DHS regulations designed to identify high risk sites containing dangerous chemicals expire in October 2009.
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Chertoff seeks unified DHS, sets 2008 priorities
Homeland Security secretary says agency is suffering from congressional "oversight run amok."
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Hill probes into destruction of CIA tapes expand and multiply
Senate Intelligence Committee chair plans to call agency's inspector general and top lawyer to testify next week.
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Conferees slash $1.4 billion from Army tactical radio funding
Members of Congress express concern that continuing to buy radios under existing program will undermine commitment to next-generation system.
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Army modernization plans face funding challenge
Report finds that helicopter fleet and Future Combat Systems project will be in direct competition for available budgets after 2020.
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Industry experts see market growth for ID cards, prisons
Participants at the conference expect the federal government to continue turning to the private sector to meet homeland security needs.
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'We're all at risk' of attack, cyber chief says
Homeland Security official urges private industry and government cooperation to make cybersecurity a priority.
Defense
Conference bill strengthens role of National Guard chief
Measure would make the chief a "principal advisor" to the Defense secretary on non-federal National Guard forces.
Defense