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
New GSA chief reaches out to small businesses, agencies
Six weeks in, Lurita Doan is optimistic that her agency can finish the year in the black.
Defense
OMB highlights emergency contracting provisions
Update to Federal Acquisition Regulation makes for easier access to emergency procurement rules.
Defense
Thousands more employees to join new Defense pay system
Unions label the announcement a political move to counter congressional efforts to eliminate funding.
Defense
DHS revamps emergency alert system
Changes will reach every state by late 2007; eventually individuals will receive alerts on cell phones.
Defense
House subcommittee moves chemical security bill
Measure would allow DHS to regulate companies that work with chemicals; Senate panel passed a similar bill recently.
Defense
Administration might seek $110 billion more for Iraq, Afghanistan
Request would boost military spending in those countries to about $560 billion since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Defense
Senators vote to increase border, port security funding
Provision that would restructure FEMA but keep it within the Homeland Security Department passes by a wide margin.
Defense
Treasury official: Impact unclear from disclosure of terror tracking
Official defends policy of limiting early briefings on the program to leaders of congressional intelligence committees.
Defense
Legislator to push for acceleration of missile defense program
Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., chides Democrats for their continued opposition to program started more than two decades ago.
Defense
Security clearance processing deadlines pose challenges
For the first time in months, the Defense Security Service fully resumes its work.
Tech
In pandemic, homes could become 'safe havens' for work
OPM issues guidelines for agencies on maintaining operations in the event of a flu outbreak.
Defense