Defense
Installation of anthrax detectors at postal facilities nears end
By December, agency expects to have installed biohazard detection systems at 282 mail-processing facilities around the country.
Defense
Panel grills officials over soaring weapons systems costs
Overruns and schedule delays in shipbuilding, aircraft and military space programs of particular concern to lawmakers.
Defense
Lawmakers threaten subpoenas for Katrina-related documents
New e-mails shed light on ex-FEMA director Michael Brown’s actions after the hurricane hit--including a plea from his press secretary that he roll up his sleeves for the TV cameras.
Defense
Bush seeks funding for shipyards damaged by Katrina
Hurricane aid request includes $2 billion for ship repairs.
Defense
Report cites decline in condition of military equipment
Operations in Iraq and Afghanistan are taking a high toll on equipment, GAO finds.
Defense
Fingerprint checks for truckers called too costly
Industry executives ask lawmakers to consider less burdensome system.
Defense
Shipbuilders hope new Navy chief will resist budget cuts
December 2004 document had recommended cutting aircraft carrier fleet and slashing purchases of DD(X) destroyer.
Defense
Republicans grapple with spending cuts
White House unveils emergency request for $7 billion to gird against possible bird flu outbreak.
Defense
DHS pushes 'Ready Business' campaign
There’s a long way to go in convincing companies to prepare for disasters, department chief says.
Defense
TSA aims to clarify federal security directors' role in emergencies
Updated guidance will address concerns about need for better coordination, delineation of responsibilities.
Defense
Forward Observer: Distant Replay
The newest administration strategy for winning in Iraq is similar to one that was tried early on in the Vietnam War--and failed.
Tech
Bush orders creation of information sharing council
Interagency council will help facilitate the flow of intelligence.
Defense
Defense official cites procedural flaws in Katrina response
Pentagon did not wait to follow the National Response Plan, official testifies.
Defense
Pentagon stands ground on personnel reforms
Despite negative reaction, Defense officials say employees will ultimately embrace the system.
Defense
House paves way for enactment of BRAC proposals
Attempt to halt base closure process defeated by wide margin.
Defense
Military braces for billions in budget cuts
Pentagon and lawmakers likely to be at odds over reductions for pet programs.
Defense
Pentagon fine-tunes personnel reforms
Final regulations limit power to override collective bargaining.
Tech
Lawmakers criticize federal officials on emergency response communications
FCC accused of lack of urgency on interoperability issues.
Defense
Group backs Senate renewal of anti-terrorism law
Documents recently made public show FBI lawyers are investigating 13 cases of surveillance abuses under USA PATRIOT Act.
Defense