Defense
Homeland Security evaluates new border security requirements
Undersecretary says ‘very huge investment’ needed for the upgrades mandated in the intelligence reform bill.
Defense
Pentagon official backs sexual assault policy recommendations
Defense Department moves closer to reforming policies on response to allegations of assault.
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Personnel reforms included in intelligence legislation
Bill allows the FBI to set up an intelligence career path and creates scholarships to encourage students to enter the field.
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CIA operative sues agency
Agent claims he was pressured to falsify prewar Iraq WMD reporting.
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Intelligence reform bill boosts hiring at Homeland Security agencies
Legislation orders more border agents and provides funding for aviation security improvements.
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Senate approves intelligence reform bill
Measure to create national intelligence director and overhaul intelligence apparatus now heads to President Bush.
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Pentagon blames Air Force Academy leaders for sexual misconduct scandal
Pointing to a failed chain of command, Pentagon promises policy changes to prevent future mishandling of sexual assault accusations.
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FDA asked to regulate advertising of anthrax vaccine
Lawyers hold up recent federal court ruling against the drug.
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House passes intelligence overhaul bill
Overcoming opposition of key legislators, measure passes by a wide margin and heads to the Senate.
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Former commander calls for new military-civilian planning organization
Problems in Iraq were realized years ago, but government did not force interagency planning, says retired Marine general.
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OMB sides with Senate on Air Force tankers deal
White House rejects assertions by House lawmakers that the Air Force could continue current efforts to acquire 100 tanker aircraft from Boeing.
Defense
Cost of unmanned aerial vehicle program triples
The Defense Department has sought additional capabilities for the aircraft, resulting in the production of fewer units than originally planned.
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Compromise clears way for intelligence overhaul vote
Following several phone calls involving President Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney, negotiators finally break impasse. House and Senate votes are likely Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Pentagon increases reliance on supplemental budget requests
House budget chairman says lawmakers are "growing frustrated" with the Defense Department's fiscal planning.
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Prospects for intelligence overhaul bill remain uncertain
House leaders may not decide until Monday whether to schedule a vote on the bill.
Defense