Defense
Base closing announcement may come early
Pentagon worries about leaks and Friday the 13th; Bush says closed bases could be used for oil refineries.
Defense
Pentagon spearheads nationwide foreign language push
The Defense Department has called on the president to appoint a senior official to promote the learning of foreign languages across all sectors of society.
Defense
National security employees form whistleblowers coalition
Group of more than 50 former and current officials wants Congress to pass legislation empowering them to sue individual government managers.
Defense
Subcommittee votes to enhance intelligence info sharing
To attract intelligence officers, bill also would allow Homeland Security secretary to issue recruitment bonuses.
Tech
ACLU seeks results of tests of chips in passports
State Department considers added security measures to ensure privacy of computerized tags it plans to place on all U.S. passports.
Defense
Senators seek assurances that TSA will stanch wasteful spending
Letter to agency chief comes days after blistering IG report reveals waste and abuse.
Defense
Arizona Border Patrol chief cites need for more resources, personnel
New agents are scheduled to be deployed to region, but will take up to two years to be fully trained.
Defense
Park Service could get homeland security dollars
The Park Service’s job of protecting the national parks has grown since Sept. 11, according to a lawmaker.
Defense
Senate easily approves Negroponte as intelligence chief
Veteran diplomat becomes first national intelligence director.
Defense
Pentagon acquisition nominee faces tough questions
Kenneth Krieg promises to work with Congress to reduce acquisition cycle times, control costs and breathe new life into the defense industry.
Defense
Senate OKs $81 billion supplemental spending bill
Measure is significantly different than House bill and Bush administration request.
Defense
Homeland Security management still 'high risk', GAO says
Challenges remain before DHS becomes efficient and effective, auditors report.
Defense
Homeland authorization to move before organizational changes
House Homeland Security panel chairman says bill will be "light on organizational changes" in deference to DHS Secretary Michael Chertoff's ongoing review of operations.
Defense