Defense
Battle lines form over terrorism insurance program’s future
Current program expires next year; administration has been skeptical of it, noting it carries the potential for a taxpayer bailout.
Defense
Negotiators pressured to resolve 'Buy America' dispute
Pentagon is beginning to crack down on a law that requires the content of specialty metals be 100 percent domestically produced.
Tech
U.S. seeks improvements to sharing of security info
Officials would like European Union to share passenger data before planes take off, for instance.
Defense
9/11 commissioners decry inaction on proposals
"Elementary" recommendations such as changes to grants funding formula have yet to be implemented, panel leader says.
Defense
Lawmakers weighing controversial Army Corps reforms
House-Senate negotiators will consider new peer review procedures and ways of prioritizing projects.
Defense
Further streamlining of homeland security oversight unlikely
Despite reorganization of congressional committees in late 2004, jurisdiction remains spread among multiple panels.
Defense
Chertoff offers progress report on anti-terrorism efforts
Homeland Security secretary warns against acting “hysterically” to confront all risks, no matter how small.
Defense
DHS: No plans to use cruise ships as detention centers
Safety, cost, legal and logistical issues would have to be addressed if the agency decided to do so.
Defense
Defense spending bill clears the Senate
House and Senate negotiators will attempt to reconcile differences in time for the Oct. 1 start of the new fiscal year.
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