Homeland defense effort breaks down walls of government

More than 40 agencies are fighting the war on terrorism. But it may be interagency coordination that will win it.

• Sydney J. Freedberg Jr.
• October 19, 2001

War on terrorism is history in the making, general says

• George Cahlink
• October 18, 2001

Insider interview: What to expect from the Office of Homeland Security

• National Journal
• October 18, 2001

Pentagon announces money-saving management initiatives

The Defense Department kicked off its “battle on bureaucracy” today, announcing plans to streamline hiring practices, simplify financial management rules and expand acquisition reforms.

• George Cahlink
• October 15, 2001

Lawmakers may combine efforts to create homeland security agency

• Brody Mullins and Liza Porteus
• October 12, 2001

Pentagon suspends special military deployment per diem

• Sgt. 1st Class Kathleen T. Rhem
• October 12, 2001

U.S. forces continue attacks on Afghanistan

• Congress Daily
• October 11, 2001

President, Pentagon employees memorialize attack victims

• Tanya Ballard Brown
• October 11, 2001

Legislation would undo years of procurement reform, experts say

• Shane Harris
• October 10, 2001

Bush issues 'most wanted' list of terrorists

• Congress Daily
• October 10, 2001

Defense firms push for big increases in procurement spending

• Brody Mullins
• October 10, 2001

White House backs away from plan to keep classified info from Congress

• Keith Koffler and Geoff Earle
• October 10, 2001

Office of Homeland Security needs more power, lawmakers say

The new White House Office of Homeland Security lacks the budgetary authority and staff resources to coordinate the efforts of the dozens of agencies that play a role in protecting the nation against terrorism, according to several members of Congress and public administration experts.

• Jason Peckenpaugh
• October 10, 2001

Biological terrorism threat commands attention

The nation’s fragmented, underfunded public health system is coming under increased scrutiny in Congress as federal and state law enforcement officials continue an investigation into a second confirmed case of anthrax contamination in South Florida.

• Katherine McIntire Peters
• October 9, 2001

Rumsfeld says civilian agencies play key role in war on terrorism

• George Cahlink
• October 9, 2001

U.S. strikes on Afghanistan continue for third day

• Congress Daily
• October 9, 2001

Agencies on high alert; Homeland Security Office goes into operation

In the wake of the military strikes over the Columbus Day holiday weekend, federal agencies went on heightened alert as former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge took the helm of the White House Office of Homeland Security.

• Katherine McIntire Peters
• October 8, 2001

U.S. strikes at terrorist targets in Afghanistan

The Bush administration on Sunday launched what promises to be a long and delicate military campaign against Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban forces, which have long supported the al Queda terrorist network believed responsible for the Sept. 11 attacks on New York and the Pentagon.

• Katherine McIntire Peters
• October 8, 2001

Pentagon employees crack safes to help save documents

• Gerry J. Gilmore
• October 4, 2001

Senate passes defense authorization bill

• October 3, 2001