Tech
Compatibility dictates rollout of emergency responder, port IDs
In deploying the card-check systems, the difficulty is making sure the cards and card reader can talk to each other.
Defense
TSA indicates port ID system may not be ready by July
Estimates for how many port workers will ultimately be enrolled range from 750,000 to 1.5 million.
Defense
Defense proposes giving Guard chief 'senior advisor' role
Document makes clear the Pentagon will continue to reject efforts to elevate the Guard leader to a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Defense
Air Force, Navy funds may be needed to cover Army costs
Defense secretary reiterates concerns that failure to approve supplemental wartime spending bill in next few weeks will damage readiness.
Defense
Officials praise Texas' progress on emergency system
Since 2003, the federal government has devoted $2 billion to radio interoperability grants.
Defense
Guard chief touts unit readiness but acknowledges stress
Ongoing deployments would make equipment problems at home worse, chief says.
Defense
Security officials seek lessons from Iraq's chlorine attacks
The Homeland Security Department is also implementing new rules for regulating security at U.S. chemical facilities.
Defense
Fate of Treasury contracting shop remains in limbo
Contractors and customers express concern over service continuity; Army medical centers among FedSource customers.
Defense
Bush invites congressional leaders to discuss bill to boost war funding
President continues to push “clean” bill with no withdrawal timetable; Democrats say talks will not be meaningful.
Defense
Lawmaker seeks to set up Defense-industry procurement board
Panel would find ways to identify critical shortfalls in military equipment and streamline the purchase of needed gear.
Tech
Systems to verify worker IDs set for overhaul
Employers now will be able to query one system using numbers assigned to workers on their permanent resident cards and employment authorization documents.
Defense
GOP leaders urge House to return from recess early
Request for supplemental wartime funding has been pending since February, and delays will hurt the troops, Republicans argue.
Defense
Concern mounts about latest effort to control U.S. borders
Critics worry project will become one more in a long line of DHS big-ticket programs to end up over cost, behind schedule and, in some cases, with ineffective results.
Defense
Boeing stands to make a comeback at Air Force
Company has a decent chance of winning tanker and cargo plane contracts, despite procurement scandal several years ago.
Defense
Army strained to near its breaking point
Short breaks between combat tours and limited resources to respond to wartime mission are taking a toll.
Defense
Lawmakers plan endgame for wartime spending bill
There has been little substantive discussion between Democrats and the White House, which has threatened a veto.
Tech
Biggest threat to Internet could be a massive virtual blackout
This type of high-tech ambush occurs when multiple compromised systems flood the bandwidth or resources of a targeted server.
Defense
Arizona patrols to acquire border sensor technology
Towers will hold sensors, cameras and communication nodes, giving agents better situational awareness.
Defense
Homeland security panel demands plan for visitor tracking project
Spokesman says department has already submitted parts of the strategic plan to congressional appropriators, and will submit the rest "as soon as possible."
Defense