Defense
Contract security guard program to see changes
Agency chief to announce reforms to make billing more efficient; lawmaker seeks better vetting of companies.
Defense
What's Brewin': Inside the world of defense information technology
Army headquarters just loves iTunes.
Defense
Pentagon still burdened with multiple back-office systems
Army official says service has 187 different financial management information systems.
Defense
Bush issues Iraq report as Senate argues over strategy
President indicates he will not make significant changes until a "more comprehensive assessment" is delivered in September.
Defense
Undercover officials get license to buy dirty bomb materials
GAO officials used name of bogus business to win approval to buy critical equipment.
Defense
Lawmakers demand speed, efficiency for port worker IDs
House members say they don’t want the Transportation Security Administration to sacrifice accuracy in the process, however.
Defense
Border Patrol apprehensions down along southern border
Agency says decrease indicates decline in illegal activity; union representative suspects activity has shifted to other areas.
Defense
Need for next war spending bill might be delayed
Administration official says money from last supplemental will be left after Sept. 30 because the funding came later than expected.
Defense
Lawmaker asks Homeland Security chief to explain attack warning
Chairman of House panel says Michael Chertoff should pick his words more carefully.
Defense
Officials criticize plan to scan all cargo
Current and former Customs and Border Protection chiefs say they favor increasing layers of security for containers.
Defense
Spread of RFID in Defense slower than expected
Full-scale implementation of requirement to use passive RFID systems to track supplies has been delayed.
Defense
Report details phone access problems in immigrant detention facilities
Review finds detainees often unable to contact lawyers, consulates or complaint hotlines.
Defense
GAO criticizes Defense combat supply operations
The services still have problems keeping track of supplies and spare parts, resulting at times in shortages for troops in the field or overstocking of material.
Defense
Senators push for Iraq withdrawal but keep options open
Potential amendment to authorization bill would require the administration to begin reducing the size of the U.S. military force in Iraq within 120 days.
Defense
Gulf Coast officials: FEMA understates project costs
State and local officials tell lawmakers that process for acquiring hurricane recovery funds is seriously flawed.
Defense
Homeland Security faces continued vacancies in high-level jobs
Congressional report says gaps threaten security, continuity of government; agency says it already is focused on filling positions.
Defense
Senate drops effort to grant airport screeners bargaining rights
President Bush had threatened veto of 9/11 Commission bill over provision; labor unions say they will continue to push the idea.
Defense
Appeals court vacates wiretapping ruling
Group that brought the case is reviewing its legal options, including going to the Supreme Court.
Defense
Democratic leaders call for action on 9/11 proposals
It remains unclear if an agreement can be reached in the Senate to allow the legislation to proceed to conference negotiations.
Defense