Defense
Panel trims $341 million from Defense IT programs
Cuts only represent 1 percent of department’s $31 billion fiscal 2007 budget request for technology, but would hit some programs hard.
Defense
Senators aim to kill FEMA, add disaster reservists
Committee report backs creation of new agency within Homeland Security to coordinate federal emergency response.
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Initial probe finds panel free of improper Cunningham dealings
Investigators will review all of Cunningham's contacts with the House Armed Services Committee over nearly 15 years in Congress.
Defense
Panel approves $3.8 billion increase for military equipment and programs
At markup of fiscal 2007 Defense authorization bill, some high-profile procurement programs targeted for cuts.
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Panel defeats comprehensive cargo screening amendment
Industry groups had placed intense pressure on committee Republicans to reject the language.
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Senate approves $1.9 billion for border security
Increase passed as amendment to wartime supplemental spending bill would be offset by a 2.8 percent cut in bill’s military programs.
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DHS agencies fight uphill battle against counterfeiting
Senators, private sector officials say illegitimate commerce has taken a back seat to immigration enforcement, anti-terror programs.
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Fate of threat advisory system remains unclear
Bill that would require security alerts to be targeted to specific regions or economic interests has not made much headway.
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DHS to check port workers against terrorist watch lists
Agency also says rules for Transportation Worker Identification Credential will be published soon.
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Air Force launches latest effort to replace aging tankers
Document signals agency is exploring a range of options, from purchases of new and used commercial aircraft, to leasing services.
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House panel pressured to defeat cargo inspection amendment
Industry groups ask GOP members to vote against language requiring all U.S.-bound cargo to be scanned at foreign ports.
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Lawmaker plans to gut TRICARE fee-hike proposal
Pentagon officials say fee increases would save $735 million in fiscal 2007 and $11 billion over the next five years.
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Head of visitor tracking program wants global ID system
Proposed system would require the cooperation of several Homeland Security agencies, including CBP, CIS and TSA.
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Immigration bill awaits deal from Senate leaders
Legislation won’t be debated on the Senate floor until an agreement can be reached on amendments, GOP leader says.
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Immigration enforcement agency seeks funding, staff boost
Plan is short on details about staffing levels and funding requirements necessary for specific enforcement initiatives.
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Infantry transformed by new tools, training
The average infantryman now carries 65 to 90 pounds of equipment into combat.
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Congress eyes next avian flu payment
HHS plans to put first found of funding toward contracts for making vaccines and rapid diagnostic tests.
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Homeland Security to expedite port security regulations
Department will pursue rulemaking for areas not covered in bills moving through Congress.
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