Defense
Homeland Security chief seeks better liability protection for companies
Program created in 2002 has been dogged by complaints that application process is too onerous.
Defense
New terrorism response plan takes effect
New National Response Plan and closely related National Incident Management System replace a patchwork of existing documents.
Defense
Port discussion moves beyond containers
Critics say inland ports are neglected in homeland security planning.
Defense
DHS deputy nominee fields lawmakers' questions
Committee could approve Michael Jackson’s nomination this week.
Defense
Rules expected next week on D.C. toxic rail shipment ban
Rail operator CSX and Transportation Department trying to have ban lifted.
Defense
Ridge unveils national terrorism response plan
New blueprint replaces a host of existing emergency plans, assigning responsibility to specific federal agencies for different types of incidents.
Tech
Panel seeks broad terrorism information-sharing changes
Washington should better coordinate information flowing to and from state and local officials and businesses, advisory commission's report says.
Defense
Approval imminent for terrorism response plan
An integrated national plan for federal agencies' response to terrorist attacks and other national emergencies is likely to be approved by Cabinet secretaries by the end of the week.
News
U.S., railroads said to set voluntary standards on toxic shipments in D.C.
Activists groups argue that trains carrying chlorine and other toxic materials should be re-routed away from the nation's capital.
Defense
Homeland Security bid to set up regional structure could hit roadblocks
Many of the department's constituent agencies already have their own regional offices.
Defense
Emergency responders rap federal incident management system
U.S. moving too fast to tie National Incident Management System implementation to first responder funding, they say.
Defense
Homeland Security issues advice to businesses on terror attacks
"Ready Business" campaign mirrors department's broader "Ready America" effort.
Defense
Pentagon developing system to protect buildings from bio, chem attacks
Program is slated for a demonstration in early 2006.
Defense
Panel finds complexity slows U.S. antiterrorism spending
Despite the best intentions of all parties, money is slow to work its way through the pipeline.
Defense