Defense
DHS on track to use radiation detectors at most U.S. ports
Deployment will actually exceed the mandate of the recently approved $400 million Safe Port Act, official says.
Defense
Survey signals low morale among DHS agriculture specialists
“Nothing is going well” is second most-frequent reply to a query on what’s good about the job.
Defense
Report: Biometric visitor tracking won't work at land exits
Implementation would be costly, require new infrastructure and lead to traffic backups.
Defense
Coast Guard chief stresses importance of focusing on employees
Thad Allen cites plans for possible joint-duty requirements across Homeland Security agencies.
Defense
European officials seek answers on use of passenger data
Agreement with the EU seeks deletion of passenger data within four years; DHS screening system can keep information for up to 40 years.
Defense
Bill creating HHS bioterror research agency on Bush’s desk
Measure would reduce the Homeland Security Department’s role in the event of a bioterror attack.
Tech
Report calls data-mining expensive, ineffective
Technology needed to obtain precise results does not exist, researchers find.
Defense
National Guard supporters to renew bid to elevate chief
Goal is to increase the stature of the Air and Army National Guard and give the chief a greater voice in Pentagon budget and strategy decisions.
Defense
IG urges Customs officials to better use intelligence
Procedures for dealing with high-risk cargo shipments need tweaking, investigators say.
Defense
Opposition to DHS traveler screening program mounts
In the latest twist, international travel associations have signed a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff.
Defense
Appeals panel hears arguments on Defense labor relations rules
Defense lawyers continue to argue for a redefinition of “collective bargaining.”
Defense
Report: Dems should address rail security, grants process
Analysis also recommends oversight of biometric passports and stronger diplomacy.
Defense
House rejects bill to rate merits of defense earmarks
Supporters said the measure would have allowed the public a look at what they argue is a shadowy Pentagon budget process.
Defense
Bush to announce revised Iraq policy before Christmas
Incoming Senate majority leader criticizes Bush for not sounding enthusiastic about the recommendations of the bipartisan panel on Iraq.
Defense
Congress restores tenure of IG for Iraq reconstruction
President’s signature will extend oversight by highly successful audit office.
Defense
Defense secretary-designate backs personnel reforms
Robert Gates says pay and health benefits are key to military retention.
Defense
Report: Navy intranet program fails to meet goals
Figures on customer satisfaction include those that are “at best marginally satisfied” with the system, GAO finds.
Defense
Editor's Notebook: A Persian Gulf Journey
Government Executive Editor Timothy B. Clark got a rare glimpse into U.S. operations in the Middle East during a six-day, 17,000-mile journey. Plus: View photo essay .
Defense
DHS agency urged to continue retention bonus program
Nominee to become the department’s next management chief told lawmakers he will look into the issue.
Defense