Defense
Air Force chief argues against diverting funds to Army
Official emphasizes that air superiority is crucial to protecting ground troops during vital overseas operations.
Defense
Air Force prepares request for replacement refueling tankers
Lawmakers concerned that solicitation will be written in a way that favors Boeing Co., which made the existing fleet.
Defense
Senate committee plans more homeland security oversight
A hearing is already scheduled on implementing unfulfilled Sept. 11 commission recommendations.
Defense
House panel aims for fresh look at homeland security
Chairman asks for Congress to provide state and local governments with billions of dollars to purchase and deploy emergency communications equipment.
Defense
Senator challenges State official on Iraq reconstruction
Freshman Virginia lawmaker asks department to show management improvements and metrics for work by provincial teams.
Defense
GAO cites anti-terror progress, says work remains
U.S. aviation system is still an attractive potential target for terrorists, report states.
Defense
Push for civilian reserves echoes previous efforts
State Department tried last year to get $25 million to set up a civilian reserve unit for reconstruction work.
Tech
Lockheed Martin to provide high-tech IDs at ports
Transportation Security Administration contract has an initial value of $70 million.
Defense
Details lacking on White House proposal for civilian reserve corps
Idea differs from Iraq Study Group recommendation to order civilian federal employees to work in critical overseas posts.
Defense
VA and Defense agree to build joint electronic health system
Existing systems need an upgrade; effort to adopt a common system could boost efficiency and save money.
Defense
Bush seeks new civilian corps to aid military efforts
In State of the Union address, president also lauds work of public servants in fighting terrorism.
Tech
Lawmakers seek probe of Energy cyber-security programs
Request stems from concerns that weakness could allow "individuals or groups backed by nation-states" to access classified information.
Defense
Chiefs voice concerns over readiness of U.S.-based forces
House member weighing legislative language that would effectively prevent less-than-ready units from being sent on combat missions overseas.
Defense
Homeland security panel to focus on potential waste at DHS
Contacting practices will be among the areas addressed; committee will also look into first responder communications.
Defense
Lawmakers decry firewall limiting DHS agency's investigations
Database on employment eligibility does not allow checks for Social Security numbers obtained through identification theft.
Defense
Forward Observer: Tet II?
A troop surge in Iraq could have the unintended consequence of triggering more attacks on U.S. forces.
Defense
Report alleges mistreatment at immigrant detention centers
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency didn't give detainees appropriate medical care or adequate access to legal resources, inspector general finds.
Defense
White House eyes action on borders, electronic IDs
Administration is interested in the creation of a biometric-based, tamper-proof ID card and supports increased penalties for employing illegal aliens.
Defense
Dems plan Iraq contract hearings in first oversight step
Halliburton Corp. and subsidiary Kellogg, Brown and Root will be targeted; administration officials may be called to testify.
Defense