Defense
Union calculates next step in battle to organize airport screeners
A recent court ruling opens a new loophole that unions can use to try to organize TSA screeners.
Defense
Missing data not a security threat, Los Alamos says
Missing storage device does not contain nuclear weapons data, officials say.
Defense
Technology contract used to purchase interrogation work
A military task force used an Interior Department procurement unit to buy services using a contract designed for computer purchases.
Tech
FBI lauds watch list but still lacks access
Unified terrorist watch list was completed in March, but law enforcement officials can't use it online yet.
Defense
Bucking White House, House votes to delay base closings
Despite a veto threat, House members refuse to drop amendment mandating a two-year delay in closures.
Defense
House Democrats seek to beef up federal privacy protections
Bill calls for privacy officers within all federal agencies and comprehensive review of laws and regulations.
Defense
House votes to allow troops to be used for border security
But lawmakers reject effort to repeal ban on abortions at overseas military hospitals.
Defense
Simulated attack at Pentagon tests government response capabilities
An exercise involving federal, state and local agencies shows what would happen if a dirty bomb went off at the Pentagon.
Defense
Senate narrowly rejects attempt to delay base closing round
By two votes, senators reject effort to force Pentagon to close overseas bases first.
Defense
Army provides no funds for vaccine care centers
The service hasn't budgeted any money in fiscal 2005 for centers that treat soldiers with complications from military-administered vaccines.
Defense
GAO tallies savings from base closings
'Too many unknowns,’ however, make it difficult for watchdog agency to pinpoint amount.
Defense
Democrats call on Pentagon to oversee Iraq reconstruction contracts
Report cites possible conflicts of interest, waste, in contracts for rebuilding wartorn country.
Management
Firms seek to sell U.N. on privatized peacekeeping
The United Nations faces a crisis in peacekeeping operations, and private security companies say they have a solution.
Defense
Ex-cybersecurity czar blasts Bush's efforts
Richard Clarke detailed what he thinks has gone wrong since his office completed its national cybersecurity plan early in 2003.
Defense
Homeland agency faces expanded mission with costly, outdated fleet
Mission creep and legacy equipment pressure a division of ICE to develop a comprehensive modernization plan.
Defense
Bush budget lacks funds for Baghdad embassy
Building, staffing and providing security for the facility could cost up to $1 billion in 2005.
Defense
Base closings, 'Buy American' disputes lie ahead in defense debates
Bipartisan opposition to a House committee's move to delay the 2005 round of base closures is growing.
Defense