Defense
Homeland Security, IG battle over proposed merger
Dueling arguments unveiled in IG report recommending that immigration and customs-related units be combined.
Defense
Senators plan path for confirmation of Navy civilian leader
Unusual promotion track will not set precedent for future confirmations.
Defense
Senators to weigh suggested merger of homeland security agencies
Chair of key committee says DHS must make 'significant changes.'
Defense
Accounting improvements underway at Pentagon
Officials cite progress but say four or more years are needed to resolve lingering financial issues
Defense
Pentagon says urgent action needed on defense spending bill
Dec. 1 military pay day could all be jeopardized if lawmakers cannot agree on fiscal 2006 spending levels before Thanksgiving break.
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Base closure recommendations go into effect
Deadline for congressional action to overturn independent panel’s proposals passes.
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House panel hears call to support new intelligence office
Congress has not designated a specific fiscal 2006 funding level for information sharing program manager's office.
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Marine Corps leader comfortable with troop levels
More money needed for equipment repairs and overhauls, commandant says.
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Oversight of hurricane relief efforts keeps inspectors general busy
More than 90 investigations result in 23 arrests and 12 indictments.
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Maine senators want Pentagon to donate shuttered bases
Measure would require Pentagon to first offer property to local communities before seeking private developers.
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Frequent flier program raises privacy, security questions
TSA plans to complete nationwide registered traveler program by next summer.
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Unions file suit challenging Defense personnel system
Labor leaders say rules illegally restrict collective bargaining rights.
Defense
Audit finds gaps in FEMA’s database security
Lapses leave sensitive emergency preparedness information vulnerable, inspector general says.
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Passwords reset after breach of Navy-Marine Corps network
Intrusion did not compromise sensitive information, spokesman says.
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DHS chief sees FEMA operating like a successful business
Michael Chertoff wants agency to remain within Homeland Security, not return to independent, Cabinet-level status.
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Administration avian flu plan questioned by House panel
House members express concern about limited amount of money for stockpiling federally recommended amounts of anti-viral treatments.
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DHS releases draft infrastructure protection plan
Public has until Dec. 5 to submit comments.
Defense
Thousands of volunteer feds staff Katrina relief effort
More than 7,500 civil servants have assisted as volunteers, with offers to help still arriving.
Defense
Homeland Security unveils unified border control strategy
Initiative includes increased staffing, strengthened interior enforcement and greater investment in detection technology.
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