Defense
Panel gets qualified assurances on disaster preparedness
Response to Hurricane Ernesto last week showcased FEMA’s capabilities, director says.
Defense
Senate adds border security funding to Defense bill
Addition aimed at placating voters in the absence of a comprehensive immigration overhaul package.
Tech
Group modifies preparedness Web site after DHS complains
Alternate site created by intern looked too much like the original, leaving the potential for confusion, lawyer argued.
Defense
DHS science and technology chief pledges to bolster staff
Lawmaker seeks details on collaboration between TSA and the department’s science directorate.
Defense
Senate Dems lose bid to criticize handling of Iraq war
Republican appropriator wins ruling that amendment was not germane to Defense spending bill.
Defense
Senate GOP moves to scuttle Dems' plans for Iraq debate
Majority leader aims to end debate on $468.4 billion Defense spending bill by Thursday.
Defense
Reports call for improvements to DHS response plans
FEMA praised for creating reserve of part-time workers, but criticized for failure to fill full-time ranks.
Defense
Security still high on lawmakers’ agenda
Prospects for swift movement on FEMA reform, chemical security measures remain dim.
Defense
White House anti-terror chief: 'We are due for another attack'
A conversation with Frances Townsend, assistant to the president for homeland security and counterterrorism.
Defense
White House issues updated strategy for terror war
Report includes some initiatives that agencies have been engaged in for years.
Defense
Federal Protective Service to offer employee buyouts
Agency also will assess how it contracts for security services for federal buildings.
Defense
Pay-for-performance warrior exits the battlefield
As George Nesterczuk leaves the Office of Personnel Management, his efforts to reshape the Defense and Homeland Security bureaucracies are far from complete.
Defense
Five years after 9/11, question is: Could it happen again?
An in-depth look at the 9/11 Commission's report, assessing actions taken since it was published to address vulnerabilities.
Defense
Congress may balk at DHS push to oust illegal Salvadorans
Agency may get more funds for detention centers in lieu of change in decades-old policy preventing deportation of most Salvadorans.
Defense
DHS keeping close eye on rebuilding funds, official says
Reconstruction coordinator Donald Powell argues that disaster assistance law is restrictive.
Defense
FEMA chief wants to meet hiring goals -- and then some
On Katrina’s anniversary, agency still seeks part-time emergency workers on Gulf Coast.
Defense
Army Corps takes steps to fix shortcomings exposed by Katrina
Twelve-part plan includes a stronger focus on risk analysis and communication with the public.
Defense
Louisiana parish creeps toward recovery
Progress has been slowed by bureaucratic procedures that would make more sense in everyday circumstances.
Defense