Defense
Bush invites leaders to discuss new war funding bill
President reiterates that he will not accept legislation that has a timetable for withdrawing troops.
Defense
Walter Reed moves to new medical tracking system
Clinicians and case workers now can quickly schedule appointments and locate documents needed to apply for benefits.
Defense
Watchdog: Projects in Iraq at risk for fraud, waste and abuse
Ongoing contract management problems and lack of contractor head count contribute to problems.
Defense
Lawmakers doubt DHS can meet port security deadlines
Maritime security law enacted last October requires testing of transportation worker IDs at U.S. seaports to begin by July 1.
Defense
Senate OKs war package as post-veto plotting begins
Close House vote indicates Democratic leaders are unlikely to prevail if they attempt to override a veto.
Defense
OMB requires new acquisition certification for managers
Under three-tier system, program and project managers will get training and certification for procurement-related work.
Defense
House sends bill to boost wartime spending to Senate
Measure would put President Bush in the bind of having to endorse a pullout from Iraq, or admit his strategy is not working.
Tech
DHS: Technology gaps slowing port security efforts
Identification cards, for instance, will have to be checked by eyeballing photos until card readers are ready.
Defense
Measure to fight war profiteering moves to full Senate
Bill would impose prison sentences and fines on those found to have knowingly defrauded or overcharged the government.
Defense
Lawmakers hear flurry of reasons for failure in Iraqi police training
Lack of training in civil subjects, stresses on staffing and poor contract oversight blamed for setbacks.
Defense
Bill would keep Defense labs out of new personnel system
Pay-for-performance demonstration projects are working, so there’s no need to move employees to the National Security Personnel System, sponsor says.
Defense
Subcommittee clears bill to step up screening of airport workers
Supporter cites four recent cases at different airports in which individuals misused their status as authorized employees.
Defense
VA chief outlines immediate changes in vets' health care
All arriving patients will be screened for brain injuries, which are common because of frequent percussive blasts in Iraq.
Defense
Homeland Security chief vows to win control of borders
Bipartisan group of House lawmakers asks DHS to immediately send more money to sheriffs along the southwest border.
Defense
Air Force seeks to recover funds diverted to Army
Service needs the money back to cover payroll and other personnel costs.
Defense
Auditors raise more questions about FEMA trailer contracts
Work was awarded to companies with poor finances and unrealistic pricing, IG finds.
Defense
Defense procurement chief backs interagency contracts
Top acquisition official says department is looking both inside and out to meet its acquisition needs.
Defense
Conferees pass spending bill with softened troop provisions
President Bush still likely to veto the measure despite compromise language setting non-binding targets for withdrawal.
Defense
Coalition sets goals for federal terrorism insurance backstop
Proposal calls for a permanent extension of the program, the inclusion of acts of domestic terrorism and a trigger no higher than the current $100 million level for federal reimbursement.
Defense