Defense
The Decision Makers: Homeland Security
A look at the key leaders of the Homeland Security Department.
Defense
Sexual misconduct at Army, Navy academies persists, report finds
Panel says sexual assault and harassment has been “inadequately addressed” at the academies over the past 10 years.
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New Mexico base avoids closure, loses aircraft
Unless the Pentagon finds a new mission for Cannon Air Force Base by 2010, it will close.
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Groups, lawmakers seek public version of CIA accountability report
Long-awaited results of IG investigation sent to Congress this week said to highlight failures by senior managers.
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Local emergency teams resist plain-language radio rules
To qualify for federal funds, first responders must agree to stop using codes like "10-4" in radio communications.
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Panel votes to keep South Dakota air base open
Base closure commission spares Ellsworth Air Force Base as it takes up series of proposals affecting the Air Force.
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Border Patrol wins control of Homeland Security aircraft
Move is aimed at shifting more aviation assets to borders.
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U.S. ports begin catastrophic terrorist attack drills
Port Security Training Exercises Program brings together government and private-sector officials.
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Homeland Security again pushes upgrade to animal disease research facility
Department seeks to create massive new “National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility.”
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Google satellite imaging software raises terrorism concerns
Company has reached out to federal officials to address security issues.
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DHS outlines new border security initiatives
As New Mexico, Arizona declare states of emergency, Homeland Security chief says administration is developing a “comprehensive program” to get control of the borders.
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Base closure panel makes key changes to Pentagon’s plan
Most Army and Navy bases on Defense Department list are approved for closure, but several recommendations involving large facilities are reversed.
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GAO criticizes Energy's plutonium disposal effort
Auditors find department has fallen far behind in effort to consolidate storage at Savannah River Site in South Carolina.
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TSA misses deadline for rule on air cargo screening
Agency says it’s in final stages of developing new regulation.
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Online intruder gains access to Air Force personnel records
Using a legitimate user login, unidentified person viewed tens of thousands of records that include birth dates and Social Security numbers.
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Marine Corps prepares to take on WMD-armed adversaries
Defense Department should draw on the Marines’ expertise in attacking directly from the sea, experts say.
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Chambers split over money to digitize visitor records
Citizenship and Immigration Services has been plagued by technical problems in processing enormous amounts of data and paperwork.
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Legal battle erupts over organizing airport screeners
National Labor Relations Board evaluates whether privately employed airport screeners have collective bargaining rights.
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