Defense
Proposal to speed up passenger list submissions draws criticism
Timing change sought by Customs, Border agency could prove costly, representatives of the airline industry say.
Defense
Chertoff: Immigrant detention facilities under strain
Contingency contract allowing construction of more detention centers may be invoked, officials say.
Defense
TSA to permit some liquids, step up luggage inspections
Agency continues to ramp up liquid explosives detection efforts, but eases restrictions for carry-ons.
Defense
Merit board rejects appeal of ex-Park Police chief’s firing
Despite loss, Teresa Chambers and her attorneys welcome chance to take case to federal court.
Defense
DHS reveals details of Boeing border security contract
Officials deny reports of multibillion-dollar deal, saying they have no long-term commitment to a particular contractor.
Defense
DHS aims to keep more about security clearance applications secret
Proposed exemption from Privacy Act cites potential threats to national security.
Defense
Panelists: Threat advisory system too focused on air travel
Warning in response to August plot to bomb planes should have extended to other types of transportation, analyst says.
Defense
Customs bureau merges trade activities into new office
Reorganization is aimed at better use of existing resources; will not result in additional trade inspectors.
Defense
DHS: No plans to use cruise ships as detention centers
Safety, cost, legal and logistical issues would have to be addressed if the agency decided to do so.
Defense
DHS science and technology chief pledges to bolster staff
Lawmaker seeks details on collaboration between TSA and the department’s science directorate.
Defense
Reports call for improvements to DHS response plans
FEMA praised for creating reserve of part-time workers, but criticized for failure to fill full-time ranks.
Defense
Federal Protective Service to offer employee buyouts
Agency also will assess how it contracts for security services for federal buildings.
News And Analysis
Out of Chaos
From the mess after August's plane-bombing plot come new orders for TSA and its staff.
Defense
Congress may balk at DHS push to oust illegal Salvadorans
Agency may get more funds for detention centers in lieu of change in decades-old policy preventing deportation of most Salvadorans.
Defense
DHS keeping close eye on rebuilding funds, official says
Reconstruction coordinator Donald Powell argues that disaster assistance law is restrictive.
Defense
FEMA chief wants to meet hiring goals -- and then some
On Katrina’s anniversary, agency still seeks part-time emergency workers on Gulf Coast.
Defense
Lawmaker asks GAO to probe rail security
Ranking Democrat on the House Homeland Security Committee says TSA is diverting too much funding to airport security.
Defense
Chertoff calls for end to ban on deporting Salvadorans
DHS officials say Bush border control effort cannot be implemented effectively with legal loopholes remaining.
Defense
DHS alters plans for transportation worker ID program
Facility and vessel owners will not need to install card readers during the first phase.
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