Defense
Senator probes Pentagon energy contract
Democrat investigates Defense Department’s agreement with subsidiary of firm indicted for role in California energy crisis.
Defense
Lawmakers back full funding for data-sharing center
House and Senate propose $35 million for Homeland Security Operations Center, matching Bush’s request.
Defense
Defense civilian personnel planning efforts found lacking
The Pentagon and the military services haven’t analyzed gaps in skills among workers, GAO says.
Defense
Defense Department to expand vaccinations
All personnel in Central Command and selected units in Pacific Command will be given anthrax and smallpox vaccinations.
Defense
Army tracks repair contracts as maintenance workload increases
But service officials say they have no plans to seek a waiver of a law requiring that half of all repair work be done by federal employees.
Tech
Homeland Security CIO could see funding cut for technologies
But legislation would elevate the CIO position to report directly to Secretary Tom Ridge.
Defense
Iraq rebuilding efforts plagued by persistent failures
A new series of independent assessments uncover serious personnel, financial management and security problems.
Defense
Critics question federal preparedness for attacks on ports
Homeland Security officials say they would target response rather than shut down ports across the country.
Defense
State, local officials lukewarm on base-closing delay
Many say they’d just as soon get the process over with next year, and not delay it until 2007, as some lawmakers have suggested.
Defense
Appropriators recognize Pentagon tech needs
Spending bill committee report signals that lawmakers understand importance of technology.
Defense
Federal, industry officials at odds over maritime security funding
Gaps in spending cited as deadline looms for ports and shippers to come into compliance with new security standards.
Defense
Congress urged to address aging Defense helicopters
Modernization of fleet necessary, but lawmakers will face tough budget, technology choices.
Defense
FDA to launch electronic food-screening system
Move is designed to thwart terrorists' efforts to poison nation's food supply.
Tech
Lawmaker seeks biometric ID cards for aviation security workers
Legislation is aimed at prodding Homeland Security Department to take action.
Defense
Lawsuits challenge Justice effort to classify previously public information
FBI whistleblower case ignites controversy over classification decisions.
Defense
Military stretched thin in war efforts
A look at President Bush’s record on Defense transformation.
Defense