Defense
Congress urged to help make more 'sensitive' information public
Lawmakers might need to step in to decrease the number of categories used to restrict information, top policy official says.
Defense
Bipartisan bill would boost rank of FEMA chief
Measure introduced Thursday also would give the agency a new name and direct access to White House during catastrophes.
Defense
More personnel sought for post-Katrina fraud investigations
Multidepartmental effort nets tips, initiates probes and leads to convictions, investigators testify.
Defense
House Republicans push competing FEMA bills
One measure would make the agency independent of the Homeland Security Department; other would not.
Defense
Legislator seeks details on DHS limousine service contract
Federal investigators are looking into firm’s possible provision of prostitutes to public officials.
Defense
Pentagon tests new acquisition review process
The Enterprise Risk Assessment Model will be used to conduct 48-day reviews of major business IT systems.
Defense
House might offer help with contractor security clearances
Defense Security Service late last month stopped advancing clearance applications for financial reasons.
Tech
DHS to design interoperability standards for emergency communications equipment
Since 2003, the department has allocated more than $2.1 billion to states for communications equipment and training.
Defense
House panel signals opposition to dismantling FEMA
A Senate committee recently recommended completely overhauling the agency and giving it a new name.
Defense
Continuing flaws in anthrax programs cited
GAO says formal plan for testing, sample collection needed; schedule for contract to develop vaccine is too stringent.
Defense
Navy shipbuilder defends subsidy for post-Katrina repairs
Failure to approve the money could delay ship production and drive up costs by as much as $500 million, company argues.
Defense
Senator upbraids colleagues for dodging Iraq timeline
Democrats should offer a stronger voice of dissent on national security issues, Wisconsin legislator says Monday.
Defense
CIA nominee's hearing may focus on wiretapping
Privacy groups urge lawmakers to ask Michael Hayden tough questions.
Defense
Bush nominates Air Force official to lead CIA
Senator says he will use nomination to raise questions about legality of domestic surveillance program.
Defense
Senators to seek limited verification of immigrant status
Industry groups and immigrant advocates are supporting Senate proposal over requirements in House border security bill.
Defense
Plans for digitizing immigration records called into question
Estimated cost of project to electronically store forms is $190 million over eight years.
Defense
Hurricane drills catch local officials by surprise
Emergency response officials in Georgia say they were kept out of loop for preparedness exercises to be undertaken this month.
Defense
Bush accepts CIA chief’s resignation
Porter Goss’ tenure marked by conflict with career employees and controversy over leaks of classified information.
Defense
Stakes high in battle between Rumsfeld, generals
Conflict represents worst breach in civilian-military relations in decades.
Defense