Defense
New cyber chief faces challenges as DHS struggles
Homeland Security Department has not fully addressed any of the 13 cyber responsibilities that were assigned to the department when Congress created it more than two years ago, GAO says.
Defense
Former Air National Guard director under investigation
Pentagon inspector general investigating allegations of federal ethics violations by retired Maj. Gen. Paul Weaver.
Defense
Senator: DHS reorganization will not hinder spending bill talks
Appropriators could shift funding later if needed, says Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Thad Cochran, R-Miss.
Defense
State officials to propose dispersing Air Guard more widely
Guard leaders say BRAC recommendations will devastate aviation units and hinder recruitment and retention efforts.
Defense
Overseas panel, Pentagon fail to resolve cost differences over moving personnel
Defense Department says moving troops home from bases abroad will cost $9 billion to $12 billion, while commission says price tag could exceed $20 billion.
Tech
Homeland overhaul would put new focus on telecom
Plan would create a new assistant secretary for cyber security and telecommunications.
Tech
Chertoff seeks authority to hire policy czar, alter FEMA
DHS secretary plans to implement most of the changes by Oct. 1
Defense
Pentagon officials defend base closure recommendations
BRAC panel questions Defense officials on reasoning behind locations on the list.
Defense
DHS directorate to restructure aviation assets
New organization will have about 250 helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft.
Defense
House panel votes to give small states FEMA advocate
Newly created position would be designed to work on behalf of a list of a group of states with small populations.
Defense
Biotech officials pan implementation of Project Bioshield
HHS accused of moving too slowly to issue contracts for vaccines and treatments under the program.
Defense
BRAC commission lawyer: States must approve Guard changes
Defense Department plan to strip planes from 23 Air Guard units around the country might be unconstitutional.
Defense
DoD, panel set date to discuss overseas troop relocation
Cost estimates for move as high as $25 billion.
Defense
Lawmakers mull Homeland Security reorganization plan
DHS Secretary Michael Chertoff takes revamp plan to the Hill, but some lawmakers come out swinging with criticisms.
Defense
Cost of moving overseas bases elusive
Army's figure has grown in last several weeks and other services are now devising new cost estimates to relocate their troops.
Defense
Management directorate left intact under DHS overhaul plans
Undersecretary for Management Janet Hale will keep her position.
Defense
Chertoff unveils Homeland Security revamp plan
TSA, ICE and CPB chiefs would report directly to secretary under reorganization.
Defense
DHS reorganization won’t stop implementation of personnel rules
Rules still slated to go into effect Aug. 1; some top-level positions would receive title, pay changes.
Defense
Cybersecurity post elevated under proposed DHS overhaul
Job would become a cabinet-level position.
Defense