Defense
House panel to seek changes in Pentagon procurement
Previous attempts at reform, lawmakers say, have not stemmed rising costs and schedule delays.
Defense
Probe raises doubts over focus of DHS agency's investigations
ICE puts only 15 percent of resources toward cases with security or terrorism connections, GAO says in report disputed by the agency.
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Lawmakers criticize Navy plans to shrink submarine fleet
House members question the security and workforce implications of a plan to reduce the fleet to as few as 40 boats.
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White House, Congress urged to step up efforts to prevent nuclear attack
Bush should speed up timetable for securing materials that could be used for nuclear weapons, Congress must provide resources, observers say.
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Travel group seeks details on airline screening
Group looks for more information on unspoken TSA policy allowing people into secure areas of airports without government-issued IDs.
Defense
Panel approves major immigration reform bill
If approved by the full Senate, measure must be resolved with a House-passed bill that is devoted mainly to beefed-up border security.
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Navy intranet contractor receives three-year extension
The extension, worth $3.1 billion, strengthens incentives for meeting project deadlines.
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Investigators expose lax security for radioactive material
Homeland Security bureau has had trouble getting port operators to install monitors; about 40 percent of seaports have them.
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Farm groups prepare to jump into Senate immigration fray
Groups urge provisions for guestworkers and illegal aliens who have been living in the United States for years.
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Bush remarks focus on border security
Temporary worker program would curb the flow of illegal workers across the border, president says at a naturalization ceremony.
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Senate panel to take another look at fighter jet proposal
Plan to raise healthcare premiums for some military retirees will be discussed this week on the House side.
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Justice Department responds to lawmakers' wiretapping probe
Answers are too vague and are hindering Congress’ oversight ability, key Democrat says.
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DHS management chief’s exit unlikely to bring changes
Outsiders say Janet Hale’s departure creates a prime opportunity to overhaul the department’s management directorate.
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Shippers fear port security measures would disrupt commerce
Requirement for full inspection of all cargo would be illogical and harmful to global trade, industry groups say.
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Auction of Cunningham’s loot brings almost $100,000
But proceeds will not count toward $3.65 million in back taxes and penalties owed by former legislator who admitted taking bribes from defense contractors.
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Lawmakers map strategies for immigration debate next week
Senate debate on an enforcement and border security measure is slated to begin Tuesday.
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Bush team hopes April appeal will revive personnel reforms
But officials must convince appellate court in Homeland Security case to dismiss the logic of two district court judges.
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Informal survey shows lax ID checks for air travelers
TSA confirms that passengers are allowed to pass through security without an ID if they submit to a secondary screening procedure.
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Concerns about wireless tracking devices discussed
State Department plans to use such technology in passports starting this summer.
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