Defense

Truth be told

The leak about a ministry of truth at the Pentagon was a huge favor for all Americans.

Defense

Aviation safety agency picks recruiting firm, sets screener pay

The Transportation Security Administration has picked a recruiting firm to hire more than 30,000 baggage screeners and issued a pay range for the new workers.

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Pentagon to launch new anthrax vaccination program

Defense

Bill seeks to open info pipeline between feds, 'first responders'

The leaders of a House anti-terrorism subcommittee have introduced legislation to open the lines of communication between federal agencies and the "first responders" to emergencies.

Defense

Career managers, executives staff underground government

A rotating group of about 100 senior civilian federal managers, mostly from the career ranks, has staffed a “shadow government” since Sept. 11 to ensure the continuity of government operations in the event of a catastrophic attack on Washington.

Defense

Ridge calls homeland security a Y2K problem with no deadline

Technology and e-government initiatives will play a critical role in homeland security, White House Homeland Security Director Tom Ridge said Thursday.

Defense

Defense official lays out 'transformation' budget details

A top Defense Department official on Wednesday defended the Bush administration's request for a $48 billion increase in the Pentagon's fiscal 2003 budget.