Defense
TSA officials cite challenges in revised passenger screening program
Privacy and civil rights concerns continue to mount as testing deadline approaches.
Defense
9/11 panel co-chairman promotes international cooperation, civil rights
Key 9/11 commissioners ask congressional conferees to drop most contentious parts of intelligence reform.
Defense
Intel reform conferees meet, but may not finish before election
House Republicans may offer compromises closer to the positions of the White House and Senate.
Defense
Immigration, customs agencies still struggling to coordinate efforts
Field officials tell GAO that communication is improving, but the effort to coordinate efforts among three Homeland Security agencies still faces challenges.
Defense
With money in hand, DHS proceeds with big-ticket programs
In fiscal 2005, Homeland Security plans to spend about $8.6 billion on programs that will cost upwards of $50 million each.
Defense
DHS faces new financial management rules
President Bush signs legislation requiring DHS to have Senate-approved CFO and internal control audits.
Tech
Public interest group challenges FBI over terrorist screening
Electronic Privacy Information Center wants to know how the FBI intends to protect the privacy of travelers as it maintains records in its terrorist-screening database.
Defense
Election Day deadline failing to motivate intelligence reform conferees
Staff meetings over the weekend failed to produce breakthroughs in reconciling House, Senate versions of legislation.
Defense
U.S., Russia, upgrade security at Russian nuclear weapons bases
Pilot project is part of an effort by the National Nuclear Security Administration to improve security at 17 Russian sites.
Defense
TSA executive bonus program draws fire
Rank-and-file screeners rankled by large cash payments to managers.
Defense
9/11 families lobby Congress to act quickly on intelligence overhaul
They fear momentum will be lost if the House and Senate fail to act before the elections.
Defense
Inspector general says TSA doled out unequal awards to employees
Agency administrator says parts of report are “inaccurate and misleading” and insists changes are being made.
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