Defense
Homeland Security, IG dispute impact of merging agencies
Lawmaker says he expects bill combining ICE and CBP to be introduced this week.
Defense
Army to launch database on sexual assault incidents
Move raises privacy concerns, advocacy group says.
Defense
NIST works on standards for emergency personnel
Project aimed at creating standards language that could be understood by all official emergency response groups.
Defense
FBI, Pentagon pay for access to trove of public records
Newly revealed documents show extent of work performed by Choicepoint, the largest and most sophisticated aggregator of public records on U.S. citizens and residents.
Defense
Lawmakers seek inquiry into Homeland Security aviation program
Reorganization sparks concern that program has grown too focused on border security.
Defense
Homeland Security, IG battle over proposed merger
Dueling arguments unveiled in IG report recommending that immigration and customs-related units be combined.
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Senators plan path for confirmation of Navy civilian leader
Unusual promotion track will not set precedent for future confirmations.
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Senators to weigh suggested merger of homeland security agencies
Chair of key committee says DHS must make 'significant changes.'
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Accounting improvements underway at Pentagon
Officials cite progress but say four or more years are needed to resolve lingering financial issues
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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.
Defense
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.
Defense
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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