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

Accounting problems bedevil Homeland Security agency, lawmaker says

Immigration and Customs Enforcement bureau risks violating federal spending laws.