Defense
Homeland Security appeals for personnel funding
Agency asks Congress to reverse House vote diverting funds from implementation of new system.
Defense
FBI whistleblower mulls House race
Coleen Rowley is considering running as a Democrat for seat held by Rep. John Kline, R-Minn.
Tech
House spending bill would bolster cybersecurity programs
Homeland Security appropriations measure boosts cybersecurity efforts at several DHS divisions.
Defense
Pentagon appeals decision halting anthrax vaccinations
Defense Department argues that FDA studies show vaccine is safe and effective in combating all forms of anthrax.
Defense
Chairman removes health care provision from defense measure
Amendment would have opened the Tricare system to all National Guard members and reservists.
Defense
TSA examines conflict of interest charges against contractor
Lockheed Martin comes under fire for training and testing federal airport screeners while competing to win their jobs.
Defense
Forward Observer: People, Not Paper
Nobody is looking into the faces of those serving in the military as they parse in bloodless reports and pork-driven congressional hearings the base closing recommendations of Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld and his Pentagon team.
Defense
Buy American provision likely to die in Senate, critics say
A House-approved amendment that could bar Airbus from competing against Boeing for an Air Force tanker contract will face opposition in the Senate.
Defense
House lawmakers direct funds away from DHS personnel system
Union commends move as bill awaits Senate action.
Defense
Four BRAC members recuse themselves on state bases
Panel members decline to deliberate on decisions about states with which they are associated.
Defense
Energy boosts contractor share at Los Alamos
Proposals for the management contract are due by July 19 and a decision will be issued by Dec. 1.
Defense
Homeland Security review won't result in formal report
Departmentwide review of organizations and operations will be used to develop internal "template and a strategy for going forward," says DHS Secretary Michael Chertoff.
Defense
Homeland Security secretary calls for ‘worldwide security envelope’
On eve of trip to Europe, Chertoff calls for better collaboration to vet people and cargo.
Defense
House passes Homeland Security reauthorization measure
Bill would authorize funding to hire 2,000 more border agents and elevate role of cybersecurity chief at department.
Defense
House members fail in effort to derail base-closing commission
Armed Services Committee defeats measure to terminate base realignment and closure process.
Defense
Police chiefs say national security strategy ignores local officials
International Association of Chiefs of Police says current anti-terrorism approach fails to incorporate the perspective of state and local law enforcement officials.
Defense
Army defends plans to centralize National Guard centers
Officials anticipate the centers will be larger and more technologically advanced than existing reserve and Guard installations.
Defense
Unions, airport screeners seek prohibition on private screening services
American Federation of Government Employees proposes legislation that would prevent the privatization of passenger and baggage screening at airports.
Defense
House panel modifies restrictions on women in combat
Armed Services Committee eases limits passed by subcommittee last week, but requires the Pentagon to notify Congress when opening new positions to women.
Defense