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
GAO calls antiterrorism grant delays “natural”
Local first responders underestimated how long it takes to move huge amounts of money through the intergovernmental pipeline.
Defense
Officials announce plan to share terrorism intelligence
The plan establishes a Criminal Intelligence Coordinating Council to set national policies for information sharing and to monitor progress at the state and local levels.
Defense
Homeland Security agency beefs up force on northern border
While new immigration and customs facilities are coming to the border with Canada, officers continue to cover the National Capitol Region through temporary assignments.
Defense
OMB typo creates confusion over Iraq funds request
The Pentagon asked that supplemental funds be "available October 1, 2005" -- a year later than needed.
Defense
Air Force tanker lease deal approved at lower price
Bill would direct the Pentagon to establish an independent panel to ensure the Air Force strikes a good deal.
Defense
Senate leader seeks to increase Pentagon's supplemental request
Emergency fiscal 2005 funds for Iraq and Afghanistan could total as much as $50 billion, and the Pentagon could have the flexibility to shift money between accounts.
Defense
TSA rolls out plan for busy travel season
Plans for the summer include restricting employees' leave, increasing staff and paying special attention to 25 key airports.
Tech
Report: Visitor-tracking program needs better management
US-VISIT effort lacks "rigorous, disciplined management," General Accounting Office concludes.
Defense
Rumsfeld defends Iraq policies
Joint Chiefs chairman acknowledges that forces in Iraq and Afghanistan are using up equipment faster than anticipated.
Defense
Homeland security turf battle brews in House
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee chairman says Homeland Security panel is supposed to focus on oversight, not legislation.
Defense
Union, Democrats demand flight attendant security training
Flight attendants demand the Transportation Security Administration require airlines to provide them with counterterrorism training.
Defense
House committee backs two-year base-closing delay
Lawmaker says the current climate of conflict in Iraq and the ongoing war on terrorism make it the wrong time to close military installations.
Defense
TSA to adjust screener staffing levels at airports
Agency needs to reallocate staff based on limit of 45,000 screeners set by Congress.
Defense
Committee expands Coast Guard's law enforcement powers
Coast Guard officers could get the authority to carry firearms while at a waterfront facility, make arrests for felony offenses and seize property.
Defense
Two-year base-closing delay could derail process
A proposed delay in the next BRAC round would give states and their lobbyists two more years to fight for their bases.
Defense