Defense
Senators suggest further purchases of C-17 aircraft
Air Force had proposed not to buy any more of the planes in its fiscal 2008 budget.
Defense
FEMA urged to improve grants management
Officials acknowledge the need to do better in this area, as well as in contracting; director points to progress in hiring.
Defense
Appropriations panel targets Bush border security plan
GAO official testifies that the terms of a contract for the major border project are vague and need adjustments; DHS official disagrees.
Defense
Fight over collective bargaining threatens to derail security bill
Administration officials say a veto is in store if lawmakers allow airport screeners to negotiate the terms of their employment.
Tech
DHS cybersecurity chief shares priorities
Security solutions can be as simple as naming chief information security officers and monitoring systems around the clock, Greg Garcia says.
Defense
Special ops forces seek more intel, better communications
Force leaders urge defense contractors not to “head hunt” their personnel, cite unmanned aerial vehicles as valuable assets.
Defense
House leader to seek boost in health premium subsidy
Steny Hoyer, D-Md., again backs measure that would raise the share of premiums covered by the government from 72 percent to 80 percent.
Defense
Watch list dispute highlights U.S.-Canadian tensions
Canada relies on other countries for foreign intelligence, making for an uneven relationship with the United States.
Tech
New company makes bid for public-safety network
Firm plans to outline a proposal to build a nationwide wireless public-safety network that also would have commercial applications.
Defense
Senator seeks to keep 9/11 bill free of Iraq provisions
The Senate plans to begin debate on the bill Tuesday.
Defense
Immigration agency outsources food service at detention centers
Bureau expects to save $5 million over three years by contracting the work to an Alaska Native firm, but some are skeptical the transition will go smoothly.
Defense
Forward Observer: Days of Future Past
If history is a guide, lawmakers may be slow to reassert their war powers, but will press on now that the process is underway.
Defense
Pentagon implements plan for new U.S. Africa command
Command headquarters will have a much greater interagency make-up and civilian membership than other unified commands.
Defense
McCain measure would create public safety network
Bill would carve out a swath of radio spectrum to provide advanced wireless services for first responders.
Defense
Senator introduces contracting reform legislation
Bill would limit subcontracting, boost competition and transparency, and address acquisition workforce problems.
Defense
Senators seek probe of Federal Protective Service budget issues
Lawmakers ask GAO to look into the service’s placement, and its ability to manage contract guards.
Defense
Legislators propose measure to speed up biodefense program
Program’s limited progress has attracted the attention of representatives on the House Homeland Security Committee.
Defense
Panel opposes addition of Guard to Joint Chiefs Of Staff
Commission is set to announce its preference for modest changes, including the promotion of the three-star Guard chief to four-star rank.
Defense
DHS seeks to expand information-sharing program
Involving more agencies would facilitate faster exchanges of knowledge about cyber-threats and attacks, official says.
Tech