Defense
Senate likely to tackle Defense appropriations bill before recess
The Senate bill is expected to be close to the House version's $418 billion, including $25 billion in funds for Iraq and Afghanistan that could be made available upon enactment.
Defense
Intelligence panel Democrats blast markup session
An amendment urging the adoption of a bill calling for better coordination among the nation's 15 intelligence agencies, was struck down, Democrats said.
Management
Move to cancel border security contract hotly debated in House
Opponents argue that nixing Accenture's contract would delay securing the nation's borders for two years and cost the jobs of 330,000 U.S. workers.
Defense
Lawmakers rip idea of standing homeland security committee
They argue that the current Select Committee on Homeland Security should be allowed to go out of business.
Defense
Panel slams bureaucracy over 9/11 failures
Recommendations for overhauling federal agencies expected at end of July.
Defense
Defense spending bill could delay Senate recess
Senate leaders are attempting to reach a deal to wrap up debate on the fiscal 2005 defense reauthorization bill.
Defense
House chair calls for single anti-money laundering agency
Rep. Sue Kelly, R-N.Y., laments "vast expanse of bureaucracies" that are currently responsible for seeking to cut off terrorist financing.
Defense
GOP blocks war-profiteering amendment
Measure would have created new penalties -- including up to 20 years in jail -- for contractors convicted of overcharging.
Defense
Accounting problems bedevil Homeland Security agency, lawmaker says
Immigration and Customs Enforcement bureau risks violating federal spending laws.
Defense
Federal commission outlines Sept. 11 plot
Report reveals terrorists had ambitious plans that were disrupted in part by U.S. immigration officials and laws.
Defense
House panel quickly approves $416 billion defense bill
Bill includes funding for a 3.5 percent troop pay raise.
Defense
Senate panel passes homeland security spending bill
Measure provides $896 million more than President Bush requested.
Defense
Auditors find use of Iraq contracts is a mixed bag
Defense says its process has ‘matured’ since the March 2003 invasion.
Defense
Cheney had no hand in Halliburton award, officials say
Defense, Army witnesses testify there was no contact over multibillion-dollar Iraqi oil-field contract.
Defense
Defense spending bill delayed, omnibus considered
Almost 200 amendments remain pending to the defense authorization bill.
Defense
House votes to keep Homeland Security in Washington
House passes a bill Monday that will keep DHS headquarters in its current, Nebraska Avenue, location.
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