Defense
Officials forgo Supreme Court appeal in DHS labor case
The Homeland Security Department will reenter talks with unions to plan a new system that fits within legal requirements.
Defense
Conferees approve Homeland Security spending bill
Compromise measure includes drug importation language, provision allowing DHS to regulate chemical industry security.
Defense
Defense authorization bill may be sidelined until after elections
Disagreement over potential federal court security and anti-gang immigration additions delays conference report.
Defense
Millions in Iraq contracts obligated to ‘dummy vendor’
Inspectors find no foul play; say 96 contracts were not properly obligated and will be lost at end of month.
Defense
TSA to permit some liquids, step up luggage inspections
Agency continues to ramp up liquid explosives detection efforts, but eases restrictions for carry-ons.
Defense
Lawmakers settle on measure to protect chemical plants
Agreement would give DHS the authority to require high risk chemical facilities to implement security measures.
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