Defense
Defense reluctant to share data on Iraqi troop readiness
GAO chief says the information would help lawmakers engage in constructive oversight.
Defense
Medals for military valor rarely in the spotlight
The rate at which such medals are awarded has dropped well below that during the Vietnam War and World War II.
Defense
Industry counts on Democrats to support Defense spending
Democrats will have to balance tough oversight with funding to meet emerging threats and to support troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Defense
Privacy advocates decry accessing of bank records under security law
The New York Times reported Sunday that the Defense Department and CIA have been utilizing a special subpoena power to scour bank and credit-card records.
Defense
Advisory council seeks tighter cyber security net
Council also approves report on avian flu preparations, recommending prioritization of workers to receive vaccines.
Defense
Bush Iraq plan remains a hard sell on Capitol Hill
Presentation by Defense Secretary Robert Gates leaves Democrats on Senate Armed Services panel unimpressed.
Defense
House reworks security panels, top Republicans named
Intelligence, Information Sharing and Terrorism Risk Assessment Subcommittee was kept intact.
Defense
Agencies detail massive effort to evacuate Lebanon
For some stranded Americans, help from the government did not come soon enough.
Defense
Auditors find Customs, Border agency violated financial rules
Inspector general's report calls for multiple management improvements.
Defense
Policy change could mean recalls for thousands of reservists
Pentagon lifts previous limits capping Guard and Reserve members’ cumulative time on active duty at 24 months in a 5-year period.
Defense
Career officials hope new chiefs will stabilize spy agencies
The intelligence community is gaining four key players, each of whom has led a major agency at least once.
Defense
Anti-war member denied GOP leadership position on House panel
Rep. Walter Jones, R-N.C., has often sided with a handful of Republicans and most Democrats on the Iraq war.
Defense
Senators fight pre-emption of chemical security laws
Regulation proposed by DHS would bar states from having stronger laws than the federal government.
Tech
Activist: DHS considering outsourcing work for ID law
Department chief ordered plan to hire a private sector data aggregator for license and ID card checks, privacy advocate claims.
Defense
Rice announces new Iraq reconstruction coordinator
Administration offers no details on increasing the number of federal civilians in Iraq, commits to adding military-civilian reconstruction teams.
Defense
Advisers urge DHS chief to seek intel community’s support
Advisory panel also says department should seek the equivalent of a chief operating officer.
Defense
Bush admits errors, but orders more troops to Iraq
President says previous efforts in Baghdad failed because there were too few soldiers operating under too many restrictions.
Defense
Army hopes troop buildup won't rob modernization
Budget chief says service will be 'pretty forthright' about technology transformation needs.
Defense
Bush moves to retain recess-appointed ICE chief
Julie Myers may have trouble navigating the confirmation process in a Democrat-controlled Senate.
Defense