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Senate Democrats select committee leaders
Joseph Lieberman of Connecticut will chair the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs panel.
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Groups ask high court to review aviation ID policies
Policy in question requires passengers to present IDs to airline personnel before boarding flights and subjects selected individuals to thorough searches.
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Investigators to launch series of FEMA probes
Auditors at DHS also will look into background checks for building security contractors and efforts to purchase Customs and Border Protection dogs.
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Prospective GOP allies slam senator’s call for troop pullout
Goal in the coming months should be to provide better security in Iraq, one critic of phased withdrawal says.
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Key senator launches bid for U.S. troop withdrawal from Iraq
Soon-to-be Armed Services panel leader confident a majority would pass a nonbinding resolution, sending President Bush a message.
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Panelists: Pentagon could take lead role in some disasters
Military would take the lead after large-scale terrorist attacks -- and possibly pandemic flu outbreaks or earthquakes.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Democratic victory may kill surveillance bills
Short, post-election session, could still be "rife with danger," civil rights advocate cautions.
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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.
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Bush announces Rumsfeld resignation
Move comes swiftly after sweeping Democratic gains in midterm elections.
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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.
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DHS officials ponder effects of foot-and-mouth outbreak
Spread of disease in United States would cost the economy billions.
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