Tech
Homeland security tech grants could total $11 billion
More dollars proposed for border and port security and mass transportation systems over the next five years.
Defense
Navy seeks to issue a new order: Abandon shipyards
With Navy leaders envisioning a fleet of smaller, faster and more agile ships, the future of the country's large shipbuilders is sinking fast.
Defense
House panel sends $81 billion supplemental war bill to floor
Appropriations Committee trims $650 million from original request by President Bush for $81.9 billion.
Defense
DHS deputy nominee fields lawmakers' questions
Committee could approve Michael Jackson’s nomination this week.
Defense
Turmoil erupts over merging homeland security agencies
House panel to hold hearing on merging the bureaus of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection.
Defense
DHS employee appeals go to the top of the pile
Merit Systems Protection Board officials say provisions in the new Homeland Security personnel system require the agency to start giving priority to its cases.
Defense
Bush chooses former VA chief for BRAC commission
Defense Department will make its recommendations for closures and realignments in mid-May.
Defense
Lawmakers take hard look at Air Force fighter programs
Budget may not sustain both Joint Strike Fighter and F/A-22.
Defense
Senators try again to strengthen public health workforce
Proposed legislation would provide scholarships and loan repayments for government public health workers.
Defense
Subcommittee voices dismay over Defense supplemental spending
Predictable costs associated with operations in Iraq and Afghanistan should be in the baseline budget, GOP chairman tells military service chiefs.
Defense
Senate panel approves authorization for embassy security
The $4.5 billion Foreign Affairs Authorization Act provides $1.5 billion for embassy security, construction and maintenance.
Defense
House lawmaker grills TSA chief over fielding airport screening technology
Plan will be submitted in 10 days, says TSA administrator.
Defense
Lawmakers seek answers on fate of U.S. shipbuilding
Senators seek Navy secretary's support for using creative budgeting to pay for more ships.
Defense
Military weapons vs. benefits issue heats up at hearing
Pentagon official notes DoD plans to spend $130 billion of its $419 billion fiscal 2006 budget request on military personnel and health care.
Defense
House panel boosts defense spending in supplemental
House Appropriations Committee wants to add $1.8 billion in military funds to fiscal 2005 war supplemental and cut $1.5 billion in foreign aid.
Defense
New DHS secretary launches total review of operations
Michael Chertoff says threat analysis should drive the department's organization and policies, not the other way around.
Defense