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