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
ICE cited for improper award of small business set-aside contract
Use of a large subcontractor made company ineligible for detention officer and transportation services work, GAO says.
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