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Agencies struggle to get a handle on illegal immigrants
More than 100,000 of the illegal aliens caught by the government last year slipped away.
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New Hampshire may buck feds over national IDs
The Granite State would be the first to refuse to comply with a federal statute requiring state-issued IDs to meet national standards by 2008.
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Bill to limit Tricare fee hikes gains support in Senate
Pentagon has defended plan to increase fees for some military retirees; premiums have not been raised in 11 years.
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Ex-FEMA chief endorses Bush nominee
James Lee Witt, director in the Clinton administration, remains concerned about agency’s future within DHS.
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Pentagon online travel system moves forward
An average of 6,000 flights are processed each day on the Defense Travel System.
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Mandatory employment verification seen as privacy threat
Pilot program allowing employers to screen information from job applicants against federal databases has been a disaster, ACLU lawyer says.
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Rice seeks better welcome for foreigners
State Department has decreased wait times for visa applicants, with 97 percent now receiving their visas within a day or two.
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Davis joins push to restore FEMA’s independence
Position puts the House Government Reform Committee chairman at odds with leaders of other powerful committees.
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Ex-FEMA director withholds endorsement of new nominee
James Lee Witt, who headed the agency in the Clinton administration, says he is encouraged by support for making FEMA independent again.
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Air Force chief argues for future cuts in reserve forces
Request comes as governors and National Guard leaders are fighting an Army decision to seek funding for 17,000 fewer Guard troops.
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Homeland Security gets moving on border project
Department is looking for a contractor to help develop and integrate technology and infrastructure with border personnel.
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Senator pushes Navy to reimburse Northrop for post-Katrina delays
Such costs are generally covered by insurance, but the defense giant and its insurer are in litigation.
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Union officials criticize Bush’s choice for FEMA director
But David Paulison wins backing of some legislators.
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Internet devices threaten NSA’s ability to gather intelligence legally
Bush argues that the 27-year-old law governing domestic eavesdropping doesn’t adequately address Internet-based communications.
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Controversial language likely to be cut from immigration bill
Provisions in House-passed legislation--such as language that would make it a felony to be in the United States illegally--are all but certain not to become law.
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Coalition shares ideas for implementing standard IDs
By 2008 states will be required to issue cards, such as driver’s licenses, meeting federal specifications.
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Small union moves to delay election at DHS bureau
Union claims agriculture inspectors wouldn’t be adequately served by either of the two large unions on the ballot.
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House lawmaker aims to boost money for grants
Member says he will fight Bush’s decision to eliminate funding for grants to help emergency response groups pay for personnel.
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Appropriators skeptical of promised secure border initiative
House subcommittee chairman demands strategic plan; program manager says one is on the way by the end of April.
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