Defense
Park Service deputy chief resigns
Donald Murphy is central figure in case of fired Park Police Chief Teresa Chambers.
Defense
Privacy groups rap DHS plan to limit access to clearance information
Proposal could make half of data gathered during background investigations off-limits to applicants, one opponent says.
Defense
Agencies say most Iraq contracts competitively bid
GAO review finds some errors in documenting the procurement process and reporting to Congress.
Defense
TSA seeks new carry-on baggage screening technology
Agency is looking for a system that can be deployed quickly, and does not need additional development.
Defense
Personnel agency opens second veterans recruitment office
Brooke Army Medical Center commander hopes office will help disabled veterans get jobs.
Tech
DHS pulls back $5 million from communications project
Disaster management systems are being consolidated to save money, department spokesman says.
Defense
Two top officers oppose elevation of National Guard chief
Placing the Guard leader on the Joint Chiefs of Staff could prove divisive and lead to more bureaucracy, critics say.
Defense
TSA advised to strengthen emergency operations plan
Inspector general also calls on FEMA to beef up oversight of agencies’ contingency preparations.
Defense
Internal board could spark new clash in DHS labor overhaul
Review panel will be a centerpiece of discussions when unions and department officials meet to revise labor plan.
Management
Latest attempt to cut Defense Travel System fails
Final version of authorization bill orders independent study of system.
Defense
Homeland Security grants overhaul to begin as key official departs
Congress has required changes in the urban grant program as part of the fiscal 2007 Homeland Security spending bill.
Defense
Appropriators probe Federal Protective Service budget 'crisis'
Conference report language says shifting money away from other homeland security priorities is not a workable solution.
Defense
Lawmakers seek probe of Homeland Security data-mining project
Critics are concerned the project might invade privacy rights, particularly by searching e-mails and blogs.
Defense
Pentagon official optimistic about overturning labor ruling
David Chu says if Defense loses court case, the department may ask Congress for help.
Defense
Judge rejects request to dismiss ex-Park Police chief’s suit
Privacy Act suit seeks performance evaluation that attorneys argue is central to the potential reinstatement of Teresa Chambers.
Tech
Industry officials sketch priorities for DHS cyber czar
New chief needs to narrow down list of potential priorities and hone in on a few goals, observers say.
Tech
Review: Security flaws place DHS inspectors’ laptops at risk
Weak inventory procedures and security policies contribute to vulnerability of inspector general laptops containing sensitive information.
Defense
Congress moves to raise FEMA’s profile
Agency chief would assume an advisory role with the White House under language in an appropriations bill passed late Friday.
Defense