Defense
Opposition to Army sexual assault database grows
Proposed system for tracking incidents has yet to be launched.
Defense
Defense Department helps secure former Soviet 'antiplague' sites
Sites established as a means of detecting, assessing and thwarting spread of dangerous diseases are viewed as potential proliferation and public health threats.
Defense
Judge sets date to consider challenge to Defense personnel rules
Hearing set for Jan. 24 in union lawsuit against National Security Personnel System.
Defense
CIA veterans speak out against torture
Ex-officers worry that proposed exemption to anti-torture legislation would institutionalize the practice.
Defense
Former NASA executive to head Homeland Security aviation unit
Michael Kostelnik to step in during difficult transition period for new aviation wing.
Defense
Congress OKs funds to fortify planes against attack
But House lawmakers said preliminary results of program "are not entirely encouraging."
Defense
House chairman seeks to speed talks on Defense bill
Authorization bill approves military personnel accounts, including bonuses that would expire before Congress returns in January.
Defense
Lawmakers seek more disaster relief contracts for small businesses
Bill would require DHS to create a new database of small, disadvantaged companies available for recovery work.
Defense
Politics might trump massive Defense review
Pentagon leaders need to lay groundwork to build support on Capitol Hill for Quadrennial Defense Review proposals, analysts say.
Defense
Tech projects listed among Justice’s top management challenges
Upgrading and integrating IT systems remains a hurdle, IG says.
Defense
Pentagon launches electronic health record system
System will be fully deployed by December 2006.
Defense
House passes military construction bill after deal is struck
Bill provides $82.6 billion for veterans’ health care, military construction, housing and related agencies.
Defense
Talks on finalizing Defense spending bill put off
Appropriators have not set meeting to craft final conference report, leaving funding issues unresolved nearly two months into new fiscal year.
Defense
Hurricanes have little influence on citizen preparedness, report finds
DHS considers placing disparate citizen preparedness efforts under single roof.
Defense
House panel backs bill to tighten border security
Critics fault legislation for failing to require merger of ICE and CBP.
Defense
Pentagon begins military buildup on Guam
With China looming as a potential adversary, westernmost U.S. territory is attractive launching pad for Pacific operations.
Defense
House to take up immigration measures
Bill introduced Monday would require DHS and Defense to coordinate on plan to secure borders.
Defense
Senate passes measure to ensure federal hiring preference for reservists
Provision clarifies how veterans preference applies to National Guard and Reserve members.
Defense
Senate orders administration to provide Iraq progress reports
Republican-backed amendment steps up congressional oversight of military's progress in Iraq.
Defense