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
Audit of controversial TSA contract due out next month
Homeland Security IG’s review of contract to hire screeners has been nearly complete for months.
Defense
Senate Republicans seek to avert 2007 Defense cuts
Six senators write President Bush, arguing that a $7.5 billion cut in spending slated for next year would jeopardize weapons systems advances.
Defense
Research funds headed for small, but noticeable, cuts
Cuts will leave most agencies’ research coffers flat, but are not as deep as some in science community had feared.
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Chertoff touts risk management approach
Says new airline screening rules show DHS is not trying to "protect every single person against every risk at every moment at every place."
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DHS chief: Major changes to FEMA coming soon
Reforms will cut bureaucratic red tape, bolster logistics systems, Michael Chertoff says.
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Bush details plan for more effective information sharing
Strategy addresses department chiefs’ authorities, addresses coordination among federal, state and local governments.
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TSA solicits feedback on plans for frequent flier program
The Transportation Security Administration is seeking industry and public input on its proposal to begin an airline passenger verification program.
Defense
Spending bill spares major weapons programs from big cuts
With support of key Senator, negotiators allot Navy’s next-generation destroyer program the full $1.8 billion requested
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Defense measure includes language on military benefits
House version of authorization bill would expand healthcare system for National Guard and reserve troops, raise enlistment bonuses
Defense
Government flunks annual audit, again
Accounting problems at the Pentagon muddy the overall financial picture for the ninth year.
Defense
House panel seeks Katrina records
Special committee on hurricane response subpoenas Pentagon, awaits more information from White House.
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House bill sets up corporation for Katrina redevelopment
Measure also would direct the spending of $17 billion already appropriated for hurricane relief to rebuilding communities and providing temporary housing for evacuees.
Defense
House chairman accepts anti-torture provisions of Defense bill
Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., had expressed concern that language agreed to by Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., and the White House might hinder intelligence-gathering capabilities.
Defense
Judge orders U.S. to disclose rail-security documents
D.C. attorney general says order should require Bush administration to release secret rail plan for Washington.
Defense
Exercise months before Katrina showed gaps in response
Homeland Security inspector general finds lack of understanding of National Response Plan at all levels of government.
Defense
Conferees keep Navy destroyer program at two shipyards
Navy has backed "winner-take-all" strategy that would force shipyards to compete for contract.
Defense
State Department presses for Darfur peacekeeping funds
Funding for U.S. contribution to mission slated to run out at end of the month unless Congress acts.
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