Defense

Marshals Service director leaving agency

During his time as head of the Marshals Service, Benigno Reyna’s agency was criticized for lax protection of the judiciary.

Defense

Pentagon inspector general interviewing ex-acquisitions chief

Sen. John Warner, R-Va., contacted former Pentagon acquisition chief Edward (Pete) Aldridge and urged him to talk to the IG.

Defense

DHS management directives spark union outrage

Directives outline discipline, official responsibility and labor relations in the new Homeland Security personnel system.

Defense

Senator seeks route for England to take Pentagon post

Financial conflict-of-interest questions have plagued the nominee for second-in-command at the Defense Department.

Defense

Study finds 'fear and uncertainty' among border inspectors

Migration Policy Institute releases second of three reports assessing border control measures since 9/11.

Defense

House intelligence bill cuts technical programs, beefs up human capabilities

Some lawmakers say they will fight to restore funding for technical systems, arguing that cuts threaten national security.

Defense

Unions move to block implementation of new DHS personnel system

Group asks court to rule on legality of regulations.

Defense

House pushes Navy to buy more ships in 2006

The Pentagon's fiscal 2006 budget request sought four new ships, but House and Senate appropriators are pushing for as many as eight new ship purchases.

Defense

Critics cite lax efforts to enforce federal worksite immigration laws

Immigration and Customs Enforcement bureau officials point to at least two dozen investigations conducted in the last year.

Defense

Coast Guard pleads to retain funds for upgrading fleet

Rep. Olympia Snowe, R-Maine, said new plan "doesn't reflect reality."

Defense

House passes defense appropriations bill

Bill sets aside $363.7 billion in base military spending.

Defense

Government Reform chairman says base-closing plan could cause brain drain

Rep. Tom Davis, R-Va., concerned that Defense workers would leave public service rather than their communities.

Defense

Senate panel passes $30.8 billion homeland security bill

Bill focuses on weapons of mass destruction and border security.

Defense

Financial conflict-of-interest questions slow Defense nominee's confirmation

Officials try to resolve issues so Gordon England can become the department's deputy secretary.