Defense
Air Force seeks to strengthen satellite defense system
Satellites are key in goal of linking military units across the globe using sophisticated battle command computer networks.
Defense
Bush continues to step up campaign travel
The president is expected to maintain his newly aggressive schedule of public campaign appearances through Election Day.
Defense
Senators seek audit of more than $18 billion in biodefense spending
Lawmakers are trying to head off wasting billions to develop technology that does not work, aide said.
Defense
What if: How Dems would handle homeland security
House Democrats say if they win control, they'll seek to boost funding for border and Customs agents, and add Coast Guard personnel.
Defense
Drop in immigration arrests might nix need for more jail beds
DHS agency steps up immigration-related investigations of businesses.
Tech
Clearance applications not processed within target times
Average time for initial clearances granted in early 2006 was 446 days, GAO finds.
Defense
What if: A look at how Dems would lead on defense issues
If Democrats gain control of Congress, they would be unlikely to trim overall defense spending, congressional aides and analysts say.
Defense
Electronic tracking for truck cargo expanded
The information will be submitted through the automated commercial environment, which is currently deployed at 49 ports.
Defense
Most countries meet e-passport deadline
New passports with biometric chips will help DHS officials detect fraudulent documents.
Tech
Academic urges government-run emergency communications network
After the disastrous communications failures on Sept. 11, 2001, and during Hurricane Katrina, the current decentralized emergency response system shouldn’t be tolerated, professor says.
Defense
Agency delays deadlines to check air-cargo workers
TSA has pushed back several deadlines set in rule published earlier this year.
Defense
Bush signs bill authorizing fence along border with Mexico
Democratic leaders criticize the measure, noting it provides no actual construction funding.
Defense
Three judges set to hear Defense personnel reform appeal
Pentagon releases results of survey indicating first entrants to new system are satisfied; unions dismiss findings.
Defense
TSA faces staffing disparities at airports
Initial administrative staffing plans "lacked coherency," leading to inconsistencies across airports, inspector general says.
Defense
Arizona has tough fight ahead against illegal immigration
Arrests decreased slightly in fiscal 2006, but officials cite greater violence.
Defense
Bush touts grassroots enthusiasm for GOP candidates
Bush opened session with reporters with a statement on Iraq, in which he acknowledged "serious concern" with the stepped-up violence of the last month.
Defense
OMB rejects Army bid for bigger share of 2008 budget
Administration officials agreed to a figure nearly $18 billion below what senior officers say the service needs.
Defense
Overhead reached 55 percent in some Iraq contracts
Review finds long idle periods racked up charges in construction projects.
Defense
Intelligence, homeland security agencies sharpen surveillance methods
Techniques under development include gait recognition and keystroke analyses of typing rhythms.
Defense