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New IT budget figures still show big boost for DHS
Homeland Security’s proposed technology budget for next year emphasizes border and transportation security programs.
Defense
Agencies may have trouble meeting ID card deadline, GAO says
Challenges include testing and acquisition of commercial cards and card readers within required timeframe.
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Army seeks to restore $3 billion for tank upgrades
Wish list for funding beyond what is in the 2006 supplemental bill and 2007 budget request also includes $400 million to buy 1,145 Humvees.
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Ex-FEMA director: Restore agency's independence
In an interview, Michael Brown says disaster response agency gets “short shrift” next to the Homeland Security Department’s anti-terrorism activities.
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Port security, cargo screening bills gain support
Measures would, among other things, authorize more funding for initiative to inspect high-risk containers.
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GOP lawmaker vows to 'kill' Dubai deal
Two House Republicans present list of dangerous materials shipped or attempted to be shipped through Dubai.
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Navy fends off Hill pressure to accelerate sub purchases
Current plans call for the Navy to step up purchases to two submarines per year in 2012.
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State officials seek funds for emergency communications
Emergency response officials say DHS is not providing enough support to its SAFECOM program.
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Panel questions Homeland Security inspection of food
Agriculture, DHS inspectors general launch joint probe.
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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.
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Senators say Homeland Security budget proposal falls short
Additional money is needed for Coast Guard, first responder grants, lawmakers from both parties argue.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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GAO finds gaps in chemical plant security
Auditors conclude that Congress should give the Homeland Security Department more power to regulate chemical facilities.
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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.
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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.
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