Defense
New immigration enforcement chief gets mixed reception
Critics say Julie Myers lacks experience, while supporters say she has built relationships that will serve her well.
Defense
Homeland Security seeks proposals for border technology
Bureau on hunt for mobile detection devices to assist border patrol officers.
Defense
House Democrat seeks new terrorist information-sharing unit
New unit would convert classified intelligence into forms usable by state and local officials.
Defense
Major metro areas found ineligible for anti-terror grants
Areas as large as Phoenix and San Diego are allowed "sustainment" funding, but no longer qualify for major terrorism-preparedness grant program.
Defense
New Preparedness Directorate at DHS up and running
Programs and offices are moved under new chain of command, but remain physically dispersed around the Washington area.
Tech
IG: Homeland Security CIO lacks necessary power
Technology chief is poorly positioned to manage departmentwide IT projects, report says.
Defense
New documents may influence Patriot Act debate
Papers delivered so far show that the FBI’s office of general counsel lodged complaints about agents’ use of powers.
Defense
Homeland Security unveils 2006 strategy for awarding urban grants
Regions must pull together, submit spending plans and compete for funding.
Defense
Training credited for reducing sexual misconduct at Air Force Academy
Cadets at the Colorado institution report fewer incidents than students at the Military and Naval academies.
Defense
Congress follows executive branch lead on 2006 spending cuts
Final appropriations bills incorporate more of President Bush’s proposed program cuts than last year.
Management
Senate approves limited VA job competitions
Legislation would allow some public-private competitions, but prevent full resumption of effort to put federal jobs up for bid.
Defense
Immigration agency gets new chief
A top priority for Emilio Gonzalez will be reducing the backlog of immigration applications.
Management
Defense spending bill renews job competition restrictions
Annual appropriations measure again includes prohibition against private firms gaining cost advantage by offering reduced health benefits.
Defense
Auditors doubt immigration agency will meet goal for eliminating backlog
Citizenship and Immigration Services has relied on temporary staff and overtime to cut mountain of applications.
Defense
Hurricane response shows gaps in public-private coordination
After Katrina, corporate officials and federal employees relied on personal connections, fortunate coincidences to join forces.
Defense
Senate clears Defense authorization measure
Bill containing a number of policy provisions, including language expanding military healthcare programs, awaits President Bush’s signature.
Defense
DHS urged to re-expand research at animal disease facility
Plum Island Animal Disease Center currently focuses on foot-and-mouth disease.
Defense
University of California keeps contract to manage Los Alamos
New contract worth $512 million over seven years seeks to draw on experience of big corporate players.
Defense
Homeland Security officials back Patriot Act reauthorization
Department chief says the 2001 law supports operations by ICE, CBP and the Secret Service.
Defense