Defense
Bush seeks employee support for homeland security reorganization
President Bush Wednesday asked federal employees to be patient and support his proposal for a Homeland Security Department, but did not directly address concerns about workers’ rights or pay.
Defense
Pay, union issues up in air in House homeland security debate
As House members rush to meet a Friday deadline for voting on a new Department of Homeland Security, it's unclear how they'll resolve sticky issues about employee pay and union rights.
Defense
State security
State defense forces—who report directly to governors—could occupy a unique place in homeland security efforts.
Defense
House members voice concerns about Navy intranet project
House appropriators have recommended limiting the implementation of the new Navy-Marine Corps intranet until "unforeseen challenges" are worked out.
Defense
Homeland security bill becomes a magnet for cybersecurity initiatives
Legislation to create a Homeland Security Department has begun to attract previously introduced cybersecurity bills as riders.
Defense
Lawmakers challenge streamlined visa service
A State Department service that lets foreign visa applicants apply for entry to the United States without being interviewed by consular officers should be canceled, two lawmakers told Secretary of State Colin Powell in a letter Tuesday.
Defense
Appropriators criticize Bush's homeland security plan
Senate appropriators Tuesday sharply criticized language in the Bush administration's plan for a new Homeland Security Department that would allow the department's secretary to shift funds among programs without congressional approval.
Defense