Defense
Official: Hill foes may foil change to homeland grants
Bush administration calls for distributions based on risk and need.
Defense
Navy defends decision to retire carrier
Officials warn that if they're forced to retain the USS John F. Kennedy , they will have to take money from more important programs.
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Defense buildings remain closed after anthrax scare
Despite false alarm, Defense and postal workers still critical of emergency procedures.
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Lawmakers cite concerns about gaps in border security
Hearing of Senate Judiciary subcommittees focuses on challenges, vulnerabilities of enforcing border and immigration laws.
Defense
Senators to propose changes to intelligence overhaul law
Proposal would give the national intelligence director one point of contact with the eight defense intelligence agencies the director will oversee.
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Republicans take issue with Bush Homeland Security proposals
GOPers back plan to merge agencies, but oppose effort to increase passenger ticket fees to pay for security costs at the nation's airports.
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Homeland Security bureau goes after gangs
Immingration and Customs Enforcement sets new initiative targeting the nation's most violent gangs.
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Forward Observer: Penetrating Debate
Debate is about to heat up on President Bush's request for money to study building a nuclear weapon that could penetrate the earth to kill enemy commanders in their bunkers deep underground.
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Senator to question Army's acquisition of tech network
Commercial designation of program source of concern for Sen. John McCain.
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Senator fights to keep state and local security grants
Senate panel chief will not support the administration’s homeland security spending proposal.
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Homeland Security bureau readies request for more money
Immigration and Customs Enforcement Bureau financial problems led to hiring freeze and spending restrictions.
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Lawmaker lights fuse under Coast Guard to get report
Commandant told that budget increase will be withheld until report on Deepwater acquisition program is delivered.
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Border, interior enforcement called severely lacking
Current and former officials tell Congress of lack of clear mission, poor coordination, inept management and infighting.
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