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
Homeland Security implements rule on digitized passport photos
Requirement under Visa Waiver Program to be followed next year with one for biometric chips.
Defense
Pentagon fills key slot in business transformation agency
Army major general selected as business systems acquisitions executive.
Defense
Senate Democrats grill Defense nominee
Public affairs job candidate’s suggestion that U.S. television networks are aiding terrorist groups sparks questions.
Defense
Air Force rejects benefits for 'Air America' employees
Pilots for CIA-run secret airline who flew clandestine missions in Southeast Asia had sought retirement benefits.
Defense
Bird flu fears raise quarantine questions
President Bush has suggested a military-enforced quarantine in the event of a pandemic, but the idea gives others pause.
Defense
Homeland Security to expand biometric visitor tracking system
Critics say administration is moving too slowly on other border security initiatives.
Defense
Bill makes DHS secretary eligible for presidential succession
House panel backs plan to place secretary of Homeland Security eighth in line to succeed president.
Defense
Pentagon mobility study unlikely to impact budget
Comprehensive review seeks to define mix of aircraft and ships needed to transport troops to hotspots worldwide.
Defense
Bush to name first DHS preparedness chief
George Foresman currently serves as the Virginia governor's assistant for preparedness.
Defense
Mayors' group urges bigger military role in emergency response
U.S. Conference of Mayors also recommends "fixing" role of Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Defense
Concerns linger about plan to bring overseas-based troops home
An independent commission has raised questions about the Pentagon's effort to transform the military into a more expeditionary force based in the United States.
Defense
After Katrina, Justice weighs changes to wireless communications upgrade
Solicitation for Integrated Wireless Network moves forward, but hurricane prompts review of requirements.
Defense
Base closures now face little opposition
Joint resolution disapproving independent base-closing commission's final recommendations attracts support of only a handful of House members.
Defense
Homeland Security mulls cyber czar nomination
Department has yet to nominate candidate for the job.
Defense