Defense
Cuts to disaster mitigation program questioned in wake of hurricane response
Critics say Bush administration axed Clinton-era program because it worked.
Defense
Lessons from Katrina begin to emerge
Failures of initial effort may serve as a catalyst for overhaul of emergency response apparatus.
Defense
Bush sends base-closing list to Congress with his approval
Congress not expected to reject independent commission's recomendations.
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Bush calls for greater federal, military role in emergency response
"Americans have every right to expect a more effective response in a time of emergency," president says in address to nation.
Defense
Border Patrol conducts largest tactical operation in its history
In the fourth of a series of reports from New Orleans, Chris Strohm describes how Blackhawk helicopters filled with agents secured the city's perimeter in quick order.
Defense
GOP senators urge appointment of reconstruction czar
More than two dozen senators call on president to appoint single official to oversee federal spending on recovery efforts.
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Senator asks Pentagon to revisit ban on military's domestic police powers
John Warner, R-Va., Seeks review of how president may legally circumvent an 1878 law prohibiting the military from participating in law enforcement activities at home.
Defense
Chertoff will proceed with DHS reorganization
Homeland Security secretary says hurricane response effort won't impede effort to rearrange department by Oct. 1.
Defense
Senator sees possible Katrina impact on troop and base closure decisions
Armed Services chief says Katrina might require some "rethinking" of base closure commission's recommendations.
Defense
Senate bid fails to hike emergency responders funding
Senate Budget chairman says the federal government has spent $2 billion to fix the communication problem among first responders.
Defense
House Armed Services to launch own Defense review
Analysis will overlook budget constraints, committee chairman says.
Defense
Federal responders witness unprecedented carnage in Katrina's aftermath
In the third of a series of reports from New Orleans, Chris Strohm describes how agencies sent counselors and trauma units to the Gulf Coast region to help personnel cope.
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Former 9/11 panelists say proposals’ implementation incomplete
Recommendations made a year ago could have improved the government’s response to Hurricane Katrina, commissioners say.
Defense
In hurricane's aftermath, agencies made up missions as they went along
In the second of a series of reports from New Orleans, Chris Strohm details how agencies grabbed the reins in the absence of direction from FEMA.
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Democrats seek funds for responder communications
Hurricane Katrina highlighter problems with first responder communications.
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Problems remain in screening for terrorists, Shays says
Security gaps exist in visa application process at overseas embassies and consulates, GAO says.
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Washington think tank calls for limited federal response to Katrina
A Heritage Foundation report says the federal government should only help where state and local authorities cannot.
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DHS personnel ruling will affect Pentagon, senator says
Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, suggests Pentagon "take a harder look" at its personnel proposal after DHS plan is postponed.
Defense
Senate Armed Services panel plans hearings on Pentagon nominees
The panel will vote on Michael Wynne and Donald Winter, President Bush's picks to head the Air Force and Navy, respectively
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