Defense
Army leaders weigh tactics to protect prized program
Despite budget shortfalls that could exceed $20 billion annually, service tries to maintain modernization program.
Defense
House committee approves DHS authorization bill
Measure is important in giving the department guidance and to show panel is exercising oversight, ranking member says.
Defense
DHS pledges to update purchase card regulations
Big-screen TV, dog booties and meals-ready-to-eat bought with purchase cards still languish on shelves.
Defense
DHS responds to criticism of database on vulnerable infrastructure
Inspectors ignored feedback on report concluding database is rife with low-risk targets, management official says.
Defense
Agencies still grapple with data-sharing policies
Individual agencies’ specific responsibilities need to be hammered out, counter-terrorism center official says.
Defense
DHS seeks shift in funds to cover Federal Protective Service shortfall
Gap attributed to late payments from client agencies, lack of staff, and financial mismanagement.
Defense
Funding shortfalls jeopardize Army operations, chief says
Thousands of pieces of Army equipment pile up because there’s no money for repairs.
Defense
Report faults Weather Service training efforts
Agency also lacks metrics to assess pilot project aimed at restructuring forecast operations, GAO finds.
Defense
DHS plans new nuclear detectors at ports
By 2011, department expects to have 1,400 new screening devices deployed at both ports and border crossings.
Tech
Departing DHS privacy officer says she had support from top
Maureen Cooney, a career official who held the job on an acting basis, had previously signaled she would leave government after a 20-year career.
Defense
Defense official: Plans for federal crisis response still needed
Pentagon office will seek legislative change to provide Defense with a sustained funding source for having National Guard troops carry out domestic missions.
Defense
National Guard chief says border deployments on track
There are now 3,600 troops along the border to assist CBP agents, with as many as 6,000 to be deployed by August.
Defense
Panel agrees OMB needs official dedicated to acquisition workforce
Knotty questions on funding for training, contractor roles and commercial practices remain ahead as panel wraps up work.
Defense
Lawmakers remind Rumsfeld of Defense dress policy
Rule adopted last October bars wearing of military uniforms at political events.
Defense
Senate bolsters northern border patrols, OKs spending bill
Final Senate version of DHS appropriations bill would provide about $32.8 billion in discretionary funds.
Defense
Senior Defense official knocks legislative contracting provision
Language meant to curb soaring costs of defense programs could have the opposite effect, former Navy acquisition executive says.
Defense
Panelists push fully automated security clearance processing
Delays costly to government as well as industry, Rep. Tom Davis, R-Va., says.
Tech
Wireless tracking technology interests senators
Lawmakers to launch the Radio Frequency Identification Device caucus Thursday.
Defense
Senator defeated in bid to secure more rail security funding
Extra funding would have broken spending cap, opponent noted.
Defense