Defense
Air Force might keep bases open after personnel moves
BRAC panel members express concern about impact of stripped down bases on local communities.
Defense
GAO: Lack of security clearances jeopardizes maritime security
Two lawmakers introduce amendment to improve process for granting port security clearances.
Defense
Texas joins with Lockheed Martin for Los Alamos proposal
The University of Texas expects to submit the joint proposal for operating Los Alamos National Laboratory by late summer.
Defense
Partnership between Defense and Homeland Security departments solid, says official
Pentagon’s homeland security chief says the relationship with the Homeland Security has improved.
Defense
House panel seeks to restrict Army Corps' ability to shift funds
House Appropriations Committee expresses frustration about "reprogramming" funds among various water projects.
Defense
BRAC commissioners worry about retention in guard, reserves
Recommendation to consolidate National Guard and Reserve bases around the country could strain some troops' ability to report for weekend drill duties, commission members say.
Defense
Base realignment plan would cut 18,000 civilian jobs
Nearly 67,000 civilian jobs are slated to move to new locations.
Defense
Showdown looms between appropriators, homeland panel
At issue is provision in fiscal 2006 Homeland Security spending bill not to fund President Bush's proposal to create a new office for coordinating screening efforts.
Defense
Defense proposes major consolidation of finance services
The recommendation would involve closing 21 Defense Finance and Accounting Service facilities.
Defense
BRAC plan likely to prompt strong fight in Northeast
Large facilities in Connecticut, Maine and New Jersey slated for closure, with thousands of jobs at stake.
Defense
Familiar names show up on Army's closure list
Some of the service's oldest and best-known bases are slated to be shuttered or restructured.
Defense
Border Patrol seeks more personnel, might enlist citizen patrols
CBP Commissioner Robert Bonner says thousands of more border guards are needed.
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Pentagon proposes to close 33 major bases
Recommendations also include realigning 29 major facilities; other bases will gain troops.
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Bill would tighten border security, increase information sharing
Proposed legislation would also allow illegal immigrants to apply for work visas.
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House panel approves $82.5 billion veterans bill
Bill is nearly $1 billion above President Bush's budget request.
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Army punishes colonel over Iraq prison abuse scandal
Army will not bring criminal charges against Col. Thomas Pappas for his role in the Abu Ghraib scandal.
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Rumsfeld: Pentagon won’t ax more than 10 percent of bases
Base-closing recommendations due Friday will reflect review of overseas troop levels and decision to move operations from leased space to government-owned facilities.
Defense
Inherited problems plague immigration enforcement agencies, GAO finds
Management challenges include defining priorities, improving coordination and effectively using resources.
Defense
Airline screening program panned by House appropriators
Legislators penalize TSA for pushing rollout of Secure Flight program to 2006.
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