Defense

EDS delays release of earnings because of NMCI audit

Release of third-quarter earnings are delayed for a second time as auditors examine the development of the massive intranet project.

Defense

House GOP gains may hurt intelligence overhaul bill prospects

This week's election gains by House Republicans may ease the political pressure on them to move closer to the Senate's bipartisan measure.

Defense

Homeland Security division seeks to begin hiring after restructuring

In their new home at Customs and Border Protection bureau, officials at Air and Marine Operations division craft strategy to add staff.

Defense

Grant issued for study of new military anthrax vaccine

Seattle research team gets $3.5 million for study of artificial molecules that could lead to improved test of effectiveness of vaccines.

Defense

Airport screeners allege discrimination in recertification tests

Confusion over medical standards leads to charges of bias against workers with disabilities.

Defense

Nuclear plants meet deadline for security improvements

Industry group says all 103 plants have implemented increased security measures in response to changes ordered by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Defense

President signs Defense authorization bill

Defense

No intel deal in sight, but negotiators remain optimistic

Defense

Court stops Defense Department anthrax vaccinations

A U.S. District Court has ordered the Pentagon to suspend anthrax vaccinations until the Food and Drug Administration allows more time for public comment.

Defense

9/11 report left out CIA investigation of intelligence failures

CIA inspector general told information provided from the investigation would not end up in the report.

Defense

Defense budget likely to continue uptick if House or Senate changes hands

Democratic leaders would probably focus less on missile defense and more on congressional oversight of the Pentagon.

Defense

Personnel purge foreseen at CIA

New director Porter Goss has placed at least four former Republican congressional staff members in top positions and has given them powers over personnel and restructuring.

Defense

House draws line on budget authority for intelligence director

Senate conferees refuse to back off their original proposal, House leader complains.

Defense

Groups raise concerns about increased classification of documents

Agencies classified 14 million new documents in fiscal 2003, an increase of 60 percent over the comparable figure for fiscal 2001.

Defense

Conferees making little progress on intelligence overhaul

A House GOP aide accused Senate conferees of holding immigration and law enforcement provisions "hostage" until a deal is reached on the proposed national intelligence director.

Defense

New management directives on the way for DHS

Managers will have greater ability to make budget and workforce changes.

Defense

New missile defense director vows more secrecy

More of the program will become classified as it resumes major flight testing after a two-year hiatus.

Defense

Diverse groups criticize passenger screening program

Electronic Privacy Information Center calls for suspension of Secure Flight testing until concerns can be ironed out.

Tech

Homeland Security tech spending on the way up

President Bush and Congress have provided the Homeland Security Department millions of dollars next year for a myriad of technology-related programs.