Defense
Air Force grounds 29 refueling tankers over safety issue
The order comes amid a flurry of disputes over the Air Force's tanker replacement plan.
Defense
House lawmakers target billions for public transportation security
New legislation would require more cooperation and planning between the Homeland Security and Transportation departments to protect transit systems.
Defense
Policy leaders offer advice for tackling security clearance backlog
Officials agree reform is needed, but differ over where power should reside.
Defense
Powell, Ridge endorse national intelligence director concept
Cabinet chiefs say position is "essential" and will provide "better unity of effort."
Tech
Justice Department plans more labs focused on cyber crime
Attorney General John Ashcroft says department will add eight new forensic analysis centers.
Defense
9/11 investigation spawns whistleblower movement
A group of 25 former and current federal employees lodges charges of mismanagement and corruption.
Defense
Focus on 9/11 panel shifts attention from Homeland Security authorization
Work on a first-ever authorization bill for the department had already bogged down this summer over partisan differences.
Defense
Defense contract agency hiring civilians for overseas tours
Workforce strained due to global deployments; 200 emergency personnel would go to war zones.
Defense
Unions, Pentagon agree to continue talking about personnel overhaul
Both sides upbeat after a day of discussions about the pending National Security Personnel System.
Defense
Whistleblowers urge workers to disclose classified information
New legal support network established to protect federal employees who come forward with information.
Defense
9/11 commissioner pushes Congress to act on recommendations
Former congressman pushes for laws making it easier for the government to hire and retain quality personnel to help fight the war on terrorism.
Defense
House leaders grappling with next step on first-responder measure
Battles continue to rage over how to set a formula for distributing funds.
Defense
FBI, CIA directors oppose aspects of intelligence reform
Creation of national intelligence director appears inevitable, but debate focuses on scope of power the new position will hold.
Defense