Defense
GAO: Pentagon lacks management plan for protecting personnel, installations
Government auditors found that Defense’s most recent report on installation protection needs more detail and tangible goals.
Defense
Officials, lawmakers at odds over how to eliminate security clearance backlog
Lawmakers want to provide more security clearance investigators, but they are frustrated by a lack of transparency and restrictive agency policies.
Defense
Experts weigh Goss’ ability to manage CIA bureaucracy
New CIA chief will take over agency just as intelligence community begins transformation.
Defense
Pentagon official, House Dems spar over terrorism report
Democrats criticized the administration and congressional leaders for not moving quickly enough on the commission's recommendations.
Defense
9/11 commissioners worry federal reforms might not stick
Strong congressional oversight seen as the key ingredient to force agencies to change.
Defense
Overhaul of intelligence operations mulled by lawmakers
One congressman charges federal bureaucracy with intentionally derailing efforts to enact reforms.
Defense
Lawmaker warns of changing Pentagon intelligence role
Handing control of strategic assets to the new intelligence director may not be wise, according to House Armed Services Chairman Duncan Hunter.
Defense
Bush taps House intelligence chairman to serve as CIA director
Rep. Porter Goss, R-Fla., also served in the agency's Clandestine Service in the 1960s.
Defense
Official: Terrorist threat center big enough for all personnel
CIA official had said at hearing that the new TTIC, which includes CIA, FBI, DHS and Secret Service, may not have enough room.
Defense
Army Corps closes Ohio River for critical lock repairs
Industry costs may top $14 million as 1,800 barges and 120 tow boats may be idled.
Defense
GAO: Coast Guard should seek partnerships to monitor vessels
Automatic identification system would cost less with support from local public and private ports, auditors say.
Defense
Fight emerging in authorization bill over troop strength
Pentagon officials have lobbied for the lowest figure possible.
Defense