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TSA to brief Congress on using commercial data for passenger screening

ACLU throws curveball at airline screening program by highlighting strict congressional requirements.

Defense

Intelligence overhaul supporters seek options

Senate conferees say it is now up to President Bush and House GOP leaders to push for an agreement.

Defense

Pentagon decides to reopen competition for tanker contract

Move could frustrate Boeing's bid to provide KC-767 tankers to the Air Force.

Defense

Hiring freeze, spending restrictions take toll on Homeland security bureau

Immigration and Customs Enforcement bureau will keep limits in place indefinitely, spokesman says.

Defense

House speaker backs permanent Homeland Security committee

But several committee chairmen vehemently oppose creating the permanent panel.

Defense

Senator reveals Air Force-Boeing e-mail exchanges, demands accountability

Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., accuses Air Force of "either a systemic failure in procurement oversight, willful blindness or rank corruption."

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Group proposes system to “connect the dots” about terrorist attacks

Think tank’s concept would help identify and interpret clues of an impending event.

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Airport security contractors want government protection against lawsuits

The number and type of companies that seek airport screening contracts could be drastically affected by government’s decision.

Defense

Lawmakers see funding shortfalls for military equipment, repairs

Military said to be reeling from post-Cold War "procurement holiday" as pace of wartime operations eats up equipment.

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Two top Air Force officials to resign

Secretary James Roche and top acquisition official Marvin Sambur will leave by the end of the year.

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TSA lifts restrictions on using private airport screeners

Union lobbies hard to convince airports to keep federal screeners.

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House, Senate eye deal to pass troubled Army Corps measure

Bill authorizing billions of dollars in new projects has been given new life in lame-duck session.

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Senate confirms Army secretary nominee; acting head to leave

But Democrats question Francis Harvey's qualifications in two hours of debate on Senate floor.

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NSA director could be in line for CIA deputy director post

Tough deputy could continue shake-up at intelligence agency started by new director.

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Pentagon finds first responders not prepared for attacks on Army bases

Audit finds efforts to improve training, equipment and funding for first responders have been "fragmented," "ineffective" and "not adequate."

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Pentagon installations chief steps down

Raymond DuBois will remain in an advisory capacity working on the military base closure process until early next year.

Defense

GAO: Postal Service needs comprehensive plan for physical security

While security has improved at many sites, agency lacks solutions for core centers, auditors say.