Defense
Lawmaker encourages international sharing of anti-terror tech
The 9/11 bill requires the Homeland Security Department to create an international cooperative programs office.
Oversight
Bush says he will veto 'three-bill pileup'
President repeats his demand that Congress pass a "clean" Military Construction-VA Appropriations bill by Veterans Day.
Tech
IT security officials share concerns
The increasing need to share information electronically is among the trends creating vulnerabilities, officials say.
Tech
Official defends Pentagon, VA moves toward e-health
Effort is aimed at eventually enabling veterans to visit one Web site and see all the benefits available to them through Defense and VA.
Oversight
Security contractor group looks beyond Blackwater controversy
Annual conference for security and logistics firms focuses on peace, disaster relief operations.
Defense
Defense remains concerned C-5 aircraft costs may still rise
Contractor has offered to deliver final 108 aircraft for a fixed price, but Air Force officials remain concerned about unanticipated costs the proposal would not cover.
Defense
Dems to leave Iraq bridge fund out of first spending package
Liberal caucus members forced leaders’ hands by threatening to oppose the massive bill if it included the temporary war funds.
Pay & Benefits
Union, law firm partner to pursue reservists' benefit claims
The labor group and New York firm will co-represent 10,000 union members who claim they were improperly charged leave for reserve duties.
Oversight
Steady Gains
Hillary Clinton has made small but consistent improvements in her general election poll standings.
Oversight
Lawmakers of both parties seek to avoid government shutdown
Democrats and Republicans are worried such a debacle would prove they can’t get their job done at a time when Congress’ approval ratings are already low.
Defense
Panel proposed to balance research, security
Proposal stems from discussions to gauge whether homeland security concerns have prompted policy changes that are altering the nation's ability to attract scientists.
Oversight
White House official explains climate change edits
Explanation comes before deadline to deliver the original testimony to the House Science Committee, which is investigating examples of scientists being censored.
News
Senate panel's report details divisions over spy measure
Report sheds new light on conflicts that flared during closed-door markup of bill to revise the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
Oversight
Dems aim to pass spending combo by Veterans Day
The timing under consideration would give President Bush only a few days to react to “mini-bus” appropriations bill before stopgap measure expires.
Oversight
Agencies mobilize assistance for wildfire victims
Efforts to disburse aid are running smoothly, but the extent of the need remains to be seen.
Oversight
Foreign affairs panel to probe claims against State IG
Comptroller General David Walker is the only scheduled witness at hearing to examine allegations that the IG blocked investigations.
Tech