Defense
Forward Observer: A Chance to Make History
Veteran defense writer urges incoming leader of the House Armed Services Committee to invite on-the-ground military officials to testify on Iraq.
Defense
Freshman Democrats include anti-terrorism expert
Addition of members with military credentials could give Democrats added clout during anticipated floor debates on the war in Iraq.
Defense
Dems must pick point person before immigration debate
Senate is likely to move legislation first because it already passed a comprehensive package earlier this year under Republican control.
Defense
Report: Exposure to weather wrecked FEMA housing units
Agency advised to clarify what situations require the purchase of modular homes and ensure the units are properly packaged and stored.
Defense
CBO: Missile defense spending to peak in 2016 at $15 billion
Government has spent billions on a missile shield designed to protect the United States and its allies, but the program has yet to create an operational defense according to critics.
Defense
Democrats avoid specifics on plan to implement 9/11 panel’s advice
Most of the commission’s recommendations have been implemented in some respects, but legislation is needed to fix gaps, aides say.
Defense
Key Democrat wants to revisit border fence act
Homeland Security authorization bill and the screening of all cargo bound for U.S. seaports also top agenda for likely chairman of House panel.
Defense
DHS preparedness chief aims to recruit career managers
Incoming leader of the House Homeland Security Committee emphasizes the need to improve retention at the department.
Tech
Democratic victory may kill surveillance bills
Short, post-election session, could still be "rife with danger," civil rights advocate cautions.
Defense
Former intelligence official selected for top Defense spot
Former CIA chief Robert Gates recently was in Iraq as part of group assessing options for continued U.S. involvement in the country.
Defense
Bush announces Rumsfeld resignation
Move comes swiftly after sweeping Democratic gains in midterm elections.
Defense
Dems, GOP squeeze last drops from campaign messages
If Democrats gain control, they will focus on a new, “smarter” Iraq policy, head of senatorial campaign committee says.
Defense
DHS officials ponder effects of foot-and-mouth outbreak
Spread of disease in United States would cost the economy billions.
Tech
Homeland Security eyes data fusion in states, localities
DHS official plans to embed intelligence officers at 18 “fusion centers” by October 2007, and at all such centers within another year.
Defense
Bush picks Homeland Security management chief
Paul Schneider would replace Janet Hale, who was credited with helping unite the 22 legacy agencies and 180,000 workers that formed the department.
Defense
Military services seek $160 billion extra to cover war costs
If request is granted, supplemental spending would be equal to more than half of the regular fiscal 2007 defense budget.
Defense
Appropriators tighten defense, security spending
Analyst says budgets show that Congress will continue to provide significant funding where needed to support critical missions.
Defense
Protective service finalizes report on finances, but misses deadline
Lawmakers had asked for a description of how a budget shortfall developed at the Homeland Security division.
Defense
ADVICE+DISSENT: Intelligence File Movin' On Up
Promotion-hungry intelligence employees get new rules of the road.
Defense