Defense
Senators warm to ICE chief at re-nomination hearing
Julie Myers gets more positive reception than two years ago, but questions remain about employee morale, treatment of immigration detainees.
Defense
Union weighs solo Supreme Court challenge to Defense personnel system
Other groups in labor coalition pull back, citing concerns over precedent that could be set by unfavorable ruling.
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Federal disaster management plan running into criticism
Homeland Security officials defend the document, saying they will address specific concerns after a 30-day review and comment period.
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Petraeus delivers report of Iraq progress to Senate skeptics
Some senators accuse the Bush administration of diverting resources to Iraq that could be used elsewhere in the war on terrorism.
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Lawmakers concerned over slow pace of anthrax vaccine acquisition
Health and Human Services spokesman says department plans to issue a request for proposals by the end of the year.
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Leaders of anti-terrorism panel sketch future goals
Former 9/11 Commission leaders urge better nuclear detection technology, streamlining of congressional homeland security and intelligence oversight.
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Minus provisions on Iraq forces, panel passes Defense bill
Measure contains a 3.5 percent pay raise for military members, a level half a percent higher than President Bush’s request.
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DHS encouraged to improve IT workforce planning
Current plans lack timetables, resources for implementation, GAO finds.
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VA understates wait times for medical care, IG says
Agency official agrees scheduling issues need to be addressed, but challenges report’s methodology.
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Terrorism risk insurance bill faces budget obstacles
Measure to reauthorize and expand program for 15 years comes with possible price tag of $3.7 billion over a five-year period and $10.4 billion over 10 years.
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Petraeus says troop decreases could begin in weeks
Iraq commander forecasts a return to pre-surge levels of about 130,000 American troops in Iraq by next July.
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MoveOn ad against Gen. Petraeus triggers outcry
Republican leaders denounce the ad strategy, saying it amounts to a personal attack on a military general.
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Administration defends secret warrants, spy satellites
Intelligence chief says administration will lose half of its ability to track and understand terrorists if changes to surveillance law are halted.
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GAO renews call for Defense management chief
Department officials argue that such a position would be redundant, but watchdog agency says it is necessary to provide accountability.
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Senator wants sections of GAO report on Iraq declassified
Specifically, Armed Services chair wants to make public details in assessment of the levels of sectarian violence in Iraq.
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Contractor problems hold up border fence project
Boeing was supposed to develop an integrated system for 28 miles of border in Arizona by June, but technical glitches have slowed progress.
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Nuclear regulatory panel enters critical period without key member
Edward McGaffigan, the commission’s longest-serving member, died last week after a battle with melanoma.
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Military official warns against delaying war funding
Comments come in reaction to appropriator’s prediction that it could be months before a supplemental funding bill is enacted.
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Panel leaders seek details on Homeland Security satellite plan
Senior Democrats say they need to understand the legal underpinnings of the program before they can support it.
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