Defense
Lawmakers seize on fine print to fend off base closing
Illinois lawmakers hang their hopes on statute that mandates approval by governor before closing National Guard facilities.
Defense
Administration withholding more information from public, report finds
New and old secrets are being kept more often and for longer periods of time.
Defense
Senate war supplemental trims Bush plan, adds foreign aid
Bill includes nearly for $280 million for the Immigration and Customs Enforcement bureau.
Defense
Army to overhaul future weapons system contract
New language will transform non-traditional Future Combat Systems contract into a standard federal procurement.
Defense
Charges fly over Yucca Mountain e-mails
Nevada governor says references to falsified data indicate "nothing short of criminal behavior."
Defense
Border agency nearly 'overwhelmed,' chief says
Customs and Border Protection bureau issues new national strategy.
Defense
Panel chiefs agree on first responder formula fix
New formula includes set base percentage and allows for more populous states to get additional money.
Defense
Report outlines options for improving DHS security structure
Homeland Security chief urging senate counterpart to introduce authorization legislation for DHS.
Defense
Bush fills Pentagon's top acquisition post
Acting Undersecretary Michael Wynne gets the job temporarily, while Kenneth Krieg is nominated to fill it permanently.
Defense
DHS issues plan for national preparedness
Plan aims for consistent reactions to natural disasters or terrorist attacks.
Defense
Military’s sexual assault policies found wanting
Advisory panel reinforces previous recommendations on preventing and responding to sexual assault.
Defense
Bush does end run around Congress, installs base closure panel
Bush recess appointment puts panel’s head, eight nominees into place after senator blocks vote.
Management
Industry team forms to provide private screening at airports
TSA will collect proposals later this month, with contract awards expected in the summer.
Defense
Senator questions Army's 'Future Combat System' process
Acquisition method used to develop system under scrutiny by Sen. John McCain.
Defense
Pentagon launches push for better language skills
The new road map will create a Defense Language Office and calls for boost in pay.
Defense
With top Air Force slots vacant, Pentagon takes over procurement programs
Action is "not a punitive one," says Defense undersecretary.
Defense
Navy to hold online training sessions on Defense personnel system
Courses to include “change management, coaching, performance management, interpersonal communications, and strategic alignment and thinking.”
Defense
Commission: Problems plague intelligence community, despite reform efforts
Final report includes 74 recommendations, some of which are intended to clear up confusion created by new intelligence reform law.
Defense