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
Senators urge Chertoff to strengthen visa waiver program
Weaknesses include inadequate procedures for countries to report lost or stolen travel documents, GAO says.
Tech
Federal privacy law faces review from data advisers
Report expected to discuss how changes in the nature and use of IT by agencies have created the need for revision of the legal and policy framework -- but not necessarily laws.
Defense
Guard wages last-ditch campaign to influence Defense bill negotiators
Effort seeks to reverse a tentative decision to scrap language that would have elevated the Guard chief to a four-star general.
Defense
Plan to overhaul FEMA lacks funding commitment
Authorizers expect reform plan to be added to the fiscal 2007 Homeland Security appropriations bill, which is in conference negotiations.
Defense
Customs bureau merges trade activities into new office
Reorganization is aimed at better use of existing resources; will not result in additional trade inspectors.
Defense
Senate approves port security bill
Unlike the House, the Senate approved language authorizing $3.5 billion for mass transit security grant programs.
Defense
Infrastructure subpanel approves dam safety legislation
Bill would increase annual funding for program to $12.7 million from $8.6 million.
Defense
Auditor blasts California's emergency management work
State homeland security official places some of the blame for failure to move quickly on the federal government.
Defense
Conferees back submarine provision in Defense bill
Move will help re-election campaigns of two Connecticut lawmakers.
Tech
Key senators battle over emergency communications
Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, and John McCain, R-Ariz., are in turf battle over amendments they want to add to port security measure.
Tech
Hiring decision for cybersecurity chief near, official says
New Homeland Security assistant secretary would not need to be confirmed by the Senate.
Defense
House Republicans offer border fence measure
Measure would require Homeland Security to install two-layered fence along five areas of Mexican border.
Defense
DHS science chief calls liquid explosives detection a priority
Companies offered special liability protection for devices.
Defense
Democrats renew push for screening of all cargo
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee leader calls proposal “recipe for crippling” manufacturing and commerce.
Defense