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Homeland Security issues advice to businesses on terror attacks
"Ready Business" campaign mirrors department's broader "Ready America" effort.
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Rumsfeld admits armed services may have to grow
Defense Science Board study concludes that the Pentagon does not have enough forces to meet requirements.
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Army National Guard focuses recruiting efforts on nonmilitary
Stop-loss orders in the active-duty military have caused a shortfall in recruiting goals for the Army National Guard, so personnel officials are turning to the private sector.
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House GOP leaders unveil plan to implement 9/11 changes
Bill is similar to Senate measure, but includes contentious provisions on immigration and law enforcement and excludes other key recommendations.
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Senate Democrat pushes for quick action on intelligence reorganization
Disjointed intelligence community leaves country at risk, according to Sen. Joseph Lieberman, D-Conn.
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Task force to investigate Navy and Army academies
In the wake of an Air Force Academy report, the congressionally mandated task force will make recommendations in a year.
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E-mails prompt requests for probe of Air Force secretary
Air Force official allegedly made promises in exchange for OMB support of a controversial proposal to lease 100 Boeing tankers.
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Border chief touts biometrics as security tool
Administration official says biometrics programs are a mainstay of homeland security efforts.
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TSA to extend 'registered traveler' program
Critics worry about program management and whether it will draw screeners and resources away from fundamental security mission.
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Senate panel fends off challenges to intelligence overhaul
Governmental Affairs leaders beat back efforts to dilute the president's powers over the head of intelligence.
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Senate confirms Goss as next CIA director
Forty-nine Republicans join 28 Democrats in voting "yes" for confirmation of House member, CIA veteran.
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Justice official defends PATRIOT Act
But Democratic, Republican senators seek to rein in some of the law’s provisions.
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Covert tests reveal airport screening failures
New report finds problems with most aspects of passenger and baggage screening, but says the Transportation Security Administration is working to make improvements.
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Senate panel rejects fixed term for national intelligence director
Governmental Affairs Committee also rejects move to give proposed director personnel authority over all intelligence agencies.
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