Defense
Lockheed, Boeing on collision course over cargo planes
Air Force leaders ask lawmakers to repeal provision prohibiting military from retiring older Lockheed Martin C-5 Galaxy aircraft.
Defense
Senators say Homeland Security budget proposal falls short
Additional money is needed for Coast Guard, first responder grants, lawmakers from both parties argue.
Defense
Air Force presses case for faster replacement of tankers
Agency could save $6.1 billion by retiring 114 of the oldest models in the next four years, officials said in congressional testimony.
Defense
Senator wants border security funds added to supplemental spending bill
Proposed $1.1 billion addition would go toward replacement and modernization of equipment, construction of stations and checkpoints, communications upgrades and language training.
Defense
Senators demand classified briefing on ports deal
Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff says he will be personally involved in new review of U.S. port operations sale.
Defense
Contractor ethics plan quashed in House-Senate negotiations
Quiet removal of language requiring contractors to name ex-Defense officials working for them indicates challenge ahead for ethics reform.
Defense
Following White House orders, Army cut supplemental request
Decision to trim $3 billion shows the Army is subject to the same fiscal constraints as other Pentagon agencies.
Defense
GAO finds gaps in chemical plant security
Auditors conclude that Congress should give the Homeland Security Department more power to regulate chemical facilities.
Defense
Panel challenges GAO ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ report
A University of California commission accuses congressional auditors of underestimating the costs of the Pentagon’s homosexual conduct policy.
Defense
Supplemental aid request could be a tough sell on Capitol Hill
Delays and apparent lack of attention from the Bush administration worry lawmakers reviewing the $92.2 billion request for military operations, foreign aid and hurricane relief.
Defense
GAO: Feds lack data on emergency response grants
Investment justifications now required for urban area security grants provide more information on state spending, official says.
Defense
Justice Department to get a national security chief
Patriot Act reauthorization would create a division to oversee counter-terrorism, counter-espionage and FISA-warrant-seeking shop.
Defense
Administration officials say port takeover underwent rigorous review
Deputy Defense secretary says more U.S. warships reside in the United Arab Emirates than anywhere in the world outside of the United States.
Defense
Battle looms over Pentagon plan to cut B-52 bomber force
Air Force wants to put money saved into upgrades for remaining bombers.
Defense
Report: Plan for border surveillance system posed too many risks
GAO backs Homeland Security Department’s decision to re-evaluate program to install sensors, cameras and databases along the borders.
Defense
Controversial counter-terror program lives on
Total Information Awareness, which lawmakers halted more than two years ago, was stopped in name only, National Journal has learned.
Defense
White House: Agencies remain unprepared for disasters
Report avoids blaming specific officials for Katrina failures, backs decision to strip FEMA of preparedness activities.
Tech
Homeland Security gets half of IT boost in Bush budget
Administration’s fiscal 2007 request would increase technology funding for DHS by 21 percent.
Defense
Congress to look at agencies' efforts to fight avian flu
Panel examining whether DHS, HHS initiatives are integrated.
Defense