Defense
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.
Defense
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.
Defense
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.
Defense
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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Base-closing foes focus on Congress as panel prepares list
Lawmakers and an army of hired guns mount a final campaign to reverse the Pentagon's recommended closures.
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Alaskans sue security agency to stop data dump
Passengers seek to keep TSA from destroying personal information it collected in order to test screening system.
Defense
Senators urge conferees to adopt risk-based responder formula
Lawmakers from "higher-risk" urban areas want more first responder dollars.
Defense
Logistics operations at the Pentagon still need work, GAO says
While progress has been made, logistics problems could hamper the Defense Department's efforts in future conflicts, auditors found.
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TSA ready for private screening, but airports aren't biting
Fate of federal screeners in limbo as TSA, airports evaluate options to hire private contractors.
Defense
Projected savings of closing New London base overestimated
Pentagon low-balled the costs of construction and relocation, GAO found.
Defense
Probes into Justice Department civil rights abuse drop sharply
Inspector general's office says reduction was largely due to filtering of repeat complaints from people who had previously filed complaints deemed unworthy of investigation.
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DHS told to revamp personnel rules
Judge says Congress intended for more collective bargaining in creating the agency.
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Southwestern states, Homeland Security at odds over border controls
New Mexico declares state of emergency along border with Mexico, saying federal government hasn’t provided enough resources.
Defense
FBI National Security Branch gets leadership
Veteran FBI and CIA officials to head the new organization.
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