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.
Defense
Group proposes bill to strengthen whistleblower protections
Coalition suggests legislation that would cover all federal workers and contractors and change how cases are adjudicated.
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Traditional communications systems reliable in disasters, panelists say
Problems with power supplies, infrastructure and training make emerging technologies less appealing for emergency responders.
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Report: FBI mishandled counterterrorism case
Findings raise concerns about bureau’s internal workings, treatment of whistleblowers.
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Groups differ on countering shoulder-fired missile threat
Airline industry representative, defense contractors square off over what government should do to protect commercial airplanes.
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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.
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More Border Patrol agents to be deployed to southern border
Homeland Security says move is part of a comprehensive strategy to curb illegal immigration.
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Panel proposes wider use of private baggage screeners
Bill would give airport owners a way around cap on federal screeners.
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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.
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Federal offices in New Orleans area gradually open doors
Half of government facilities in the region are estimated to be up and running.
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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.
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