Defense
Pentagon review calls for more joint service operations
Document does not recommend canceling or otherwise altering many pricey conventional weapons systems in the works.
Defense
Energy's radiation-detection center to respond to DHS needs, chief says
Oak Ridge National Laboratory unit will work to make new technology quickly deployable by agencies such as Homeland Security’s Domestic Nuclear Detection Office.
Defense
DHS to end 'catch and release' of illegal aliens in October
Program manager for Secure Border Initiative says top goal is developing a strategy to detain, deport all illegal immigrants.
Defense
Pentagon to seek $70B more to cover rising cost of war
Request brings projected cost of operations in Iraq and Afghanistan to $120 billion this fiscal year.
Defense
Homeland Security agency to focus on information-sharing plans
Draft of national infrastructure protection plan has generated about 7,000 comments, official says.
Defense
Louisiana governor defends decision not to federalize Guard units
Mississippi governor says issue never came up because he made it clear from the beginning that he wanted to be in charge.
Defense
DHS increases capacity to detain, deport illegal immigrants
Department expands expedited removal program to all border areas, and awards contract for emergency detention facilities.
Defense
Top Pentagon officials preview results of major defense review
Document to be released next week will, among other things, attempt to streamline the Defense Department’s acquisition processes.
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GAO: Defense lacks coordination needed for global information grid
Pentagon slated to spend about $34 billion over five years to develop grid.
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Analysts say Defense spending will climb despite pressures
Military could continue to use supplemental spending dollars to pay for some routine bills that would ordinarily be included in the regular budget.
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Homeland Security, GAO trade barbs on Katrina investigation
Congressional auditors cite leadership vacuum in response effort; DHS official calls their report “premature and unprofessional.”
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Bush pledges to eliminate 140 poor-performing programs
But president seeks expansion of Defense, Energy programs in State of Union address.
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Chairman of Homeland Security panel advocates risk-based funding strategy
Senate bill making it easier for rural areas to capture grants is unacceptable, leader of House committee says.
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Senators seek assurances about pandemic flu protection
Second round of $7.1 billion funding request is likely to come after lawmakers are convinced that existing money is being put to good use.
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President's Homeland Security picks get guarded reception
Secret Service, Customs and Border Protection nominees win praise from labor organizations--and some expressions of concern about building sound relationships with employees.
Defense
Senate panel leaders slam FEMA's Katrina response
Bureaucracy prevented federal agencies from filling local requests for rafts, buses and high-water boats, key senator says.
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Army seeks to counter mounting opposition to reserve cuts
Army argues it must make changes to pay for technology modernization programs, equipment.
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DHS asks industry to help secure borders
Homeland Security officials announce an acquisition strategy for first phase of the Secure Border Initiative.
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Mayors vent over changes in homeland security grants
Local officials encourage DHS to clearly outline the administration’s priorities for grant money so cities are in a stronger position to compete.
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