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
Group warns global travelers about computer searches
Union representative says screeners are "just doing what they're told" in standard operating procedures set by Homeland Security Department officials.
Defense
Background checks may help 9/11 families with lawsuits
Dozens of family members of 9/11 victims and their lawyers have been fighting to get access to information on the 2001 attacks.
Defense
Report: Improve measures to assess building security centers
The Federal Protective Service should find better ways to evaluate dispatch centers, such as tracking the time to respond to alarms, GAO says.
Defense
Defense begins issuing new identification cards
Upgrades to make cards compliant with presidential mandate are expected to boost efficiency, protect privacy and guard against identity theft.
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