Defense
Marine Corps general criticizes Intranet project
Says implementation is moving too slowly, but reiterates commitment to making the program work.
Defense
Officials cite continued aviation security concerns
Federal officials defend efforts taken since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Defense
Lawmakers scrap over grant formula for first responders
Last year first responder groups complained that the process had proved cumbersome and did not provide adequate funding to the most vulnerable areas.
Defense
DHS improves foreign student tracking program, according to GAO
Agency uses new staffing, training and software to respond to problems, report says.
Defense
9/11 communication failures still baffle FAA, Defense officials
Interim report stops short of placing blame, but federal officials point fingers at each other.
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