Defense
Traditional communications systems reliable in disasters, panelists say
Problems with power supplies, infrastructure and training make emerging technologies less appealing for emergency responders.
Defense
Report: FBI mishandled counterterrorism case
Findings raise concerns about bureau’s internal workings, treatment of whistleblowers.
Defense
Groups differ on countering shoulder-fired missile threat
Airline industry representative, defense contractors square off over what government should do to protect commercial airplanes.
Defense
Defense business modernization still a work in progress
Department has completely satisfied only one of six requirements in 2005 law, GAO says.
Defense
House panel sets up border security floor vote next week
Bill likely to pass full House, but unlikely to gain traction in Senate; Democrats decry lack of guest worker program.
Defense
FEMA officials: Military delayed Superdome evacuation
Agency official in New Orleans said he constantly had to "rein in" Defense officials who wanted to take control of relief operations.
Defense
More Border Patrol agents to be deployed to southern border
Homeland Security says move is part of a comprehensive strategy to curb illegal immigration.
Defense
Panel proposes wider use of private baggage screeners
Bill would give airport owners a way around cap on federal screeners.
Defense
Army project illustrates promise, shortcomings of data mining
Maverick analysts in 2000 turned up names of some 9/11 hijackers, but methods called into question.
Defense
Federal offices in New Orleans area gradually open doors
Half of government facilities in the region are estimated to be up and running.
Defense
Congress settles dispute over Snow's Secret Service detail
Treasury Department -- accustomed to free protection for its secretary-- will now need to pick up the tab.
Defense
Panel offers framework for airline passenger pre-screening plan
Panel says Homeland Security Department should narrowly focus Secure Flight program.
Defense
TSA workforce changes create rift with air marshals
New law enforcement status for passenger and baggage screeners leaves some air marshals feeling overlooked.
Defense
House Republicans sidestep White House request for guest worker program
Immigration and border security measure likely to reach the House floor next week, minus language establishing the work program.
Defense
Army poised to cut guard troops to protect core program
Cuts could affect 10,500 troops and save $154 in annual payroll costs, but are likely to generate significant political opposition.
Defense
Forward Observer: Homeward Bound?
A withdrawal from Iraq would leave Bush with the challenge of securing adequate funding to back Iraqi forces.
Defense
Senate panel to take up Pentagon spokesman nomination
Armed Services Committee Democrats take issue with Dorrance Smith's published suggestions that U.S. television networks are partners with terrorist groups.
Defense
Backers of avian flu plan hoping to ride on Defense bill
Pentagon appropriations measure could be used to carry massive Labor-HHS spending bill, too.
Defense
9/11 commissioners cite failures to act on recommendations
Bush administration and Congress receive poor grades in more than a dozen areas, including allocations of homeland security funds.
Defense