Defense
Army Reserve may face troop cuts
Chief supports planned cuts, distinguishing himself from his colleagues in state National Guard units.
Defense
TSA awards contract to keep technology services program going
Sole-source contract, worth up to $750 million, goes to Unisys Corp.
Defense
Bureaucracy hinders 9/11 commission recommendations
Congressional resistance and lack of funding also slow implementation of panel's recommended reforms.
Defense
California governor concerned about changes to DHS grant program
Schwarzenegger asks Homeland Security to recalculate security risks for Sacramento and San Diego.
Defense
Report sheds light on hurricane fraud investigations
Agency inspectors general detail errors uncovered, including accounting mistake that cost FEMA more than $3 million.
Defense
DHS bureau gets first permanent chief financial officer
Move indicates commitment to overcoming fiscal problems that have plagued Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Defense
Nuclear detection office starts new round of domestic tests
Studies will examine performance of portable devices in detecting radiation sources.
Defense
Administration to expand foreign language program
Defense, Education and State departments, along with the national intelligence director, to develop plan to expand foreign-language learning efforts.
Defense
Hurricane relief oversight leads to indictments, convictions
Latest progress report shows 65 indictments and 11 convictions in last two months.
Defense
Coast Guard modernization program could move faster, contractor says
Acceleration of the 25-year Deepwater project depends on funding, executive notes.
Defense
DHS seeks to outsource identification system
Plans could prompt criticism from privacy rights advocates and some lawmakers.
Defense
Pentagon in for a fight over expected National Guard cuts
Senior Defense official says Army will recommend reducing the Guard’s end-strength by 17,000 for fiscal 2007.
Defense
Vaccine treatment centers for military personnel partially funded
Lawmakers granted $3 million of $6 million requested for the healthcare facilities, leaving the military services to make up the difference.
Defense
New biometrics group focuses on frequent fliers
Group will advise the government on credentialing programs, including the registered traveler system.
Defense
Senate homeland security leaders sketch 2006 agenda
Committee may recommend legislation to reorganize the Federal Emergency Management Agenda.
Defense
Appointment dampens hopes for merger of DHS bureaus
With top Immigration and Customs Enforcement position filled, opportune time for merger has passed, observers say.
Defense
GAO: Army system for tracking repair shipments substandard
Poor inventory controls place shipped items at risk of loss or theft, report says.
Defense
Federal agents ready for new air marshal director
Law enforcement officers say the departure of Thomas Quinn creates a window to improve morale and enact reforms.
Defense
Defense names senior strategic sourcing executive
Mark Krzysko will be well-positioned to advance the cost-saving acquisition technique across the department.
Defense