Defense
Merit board rejects appeal of ex-Park Police chief’s firing
Despite loss, Teresa Chambers and her attorneys welcome chance to take case to federal court.
Defense
Commerce secretary works to help tourism industry
Carlos Gutierrez is bringing industry’s concerns to the State and Homeland Security departments.
Defense
Negotiators reach agreement on Defense spending bill
Congress expects to pass only the Defense and Homeland Security appropriations bills by Oct. 1, the start of the new fiscal year.
Defense
Time running out for additions to DHS spending bill
House Republican leaders met Thursday to discuss outstanding issues with the measure.
Defense
Panel advances dam safety legislation to full House
Bill would require Army Corps of Engineers to conduct a new inventory of the nation's dams.
Defense
DHS reveals details of Boeing border security contract
Officials deny reports of multibillion-dollar deal, saying they have no long-term commitment to a particular contractor.
Defense
House committee approves biodefense measure
Bill co-sponsor cites the threats of avian influenza or another anthrax attack as reasons for the legislation’s passage.
Defense
Defense authorization vote likely to slip into next week
Language in the House-passed bill that would allow military chaplains to pray in the name of Jesus Christ remains contentious.
Defense
House GOP leaders optimistic on passage of homeland security package
Strategy remains focused on sending bills to the Senate and then pressing for their passage instead of trying to attach them to high-priority bipartisan legislation.
Defense
Senate Dems unveil plans for nationwide hearings on Iraq
Republicans pounced on Democrats' plans, saying they were planning campaign events to try to court voters.
Defense
Pentagon may seek an extension of labor relations deadline
Lengthy regulation development process, and delays caused by court case, may mean more time is needed, deputy secretary says.
Defense
Future tanks could surprise critics
New vehicles are likely to be more agile and fuel efficient, but heavily armed.
Defense
DHS aims to keep more about security clearance applications secret
Proposed exemption from Privacy Act cites potential threats to national security.
Defense
Key lawmaker hints at border, port spending plans
Subcommittee chairman also says appropriators have "serious issues" with the Homeland Security science and technology directorate.
Defense
Drug reimportation language holds up homeland security bill
Pharmaceutical lobby opposes a provision barring CBP agents from seizing legal drugs brought across the U.S.-Canada border.
Defense
General says sending more troops to Iraq would not be helpful
Adding U.S. forces would hamper effort to hand over responsibility to Iraqi forces, general argues.
Defense
Panelists: Threat advisory system too focused on air travel
Warning in response to August plot to bomb planes should have extended to other types of transportation, analyst says.
Defense
White House reiterates veto threat on Defense spending bill
Appropriations leaders’ agreement to trim $5.9 billion from base 2007 Defense accounts is unacceptable, OMB chief says.
Defense
FEMA acknowledges possibility of longer trailer park stays
Agreement with nonprofit will allow a community center to open at one Gulf Coast site; group hopes more will follow.
Defense