Defense
Trade groups ask Congress to delay cargo security rule
Rule would require manufacturers to submit 10 new categories of data on cargo containers before they are shipped to the United States by sea.
Defense
Chertoff defends border actions, calls for immigration bill
DHS chief says a guest-worker program would help stem the flow of illegal immigrants across the nation's Southern border.
Defense
Groups urge House leaders to improve E-Verify system
Corporate and nonprofit organizations seek three-year limit on extension of voluntary employee vetting program.
Defense
House Democrats, TSA at odds over cargo screening mandate
Agency says law only applies to air cargo being shipped from an airport inside the United States; lawmakers argue it also applies to foreign air carriers.
Defense
House Homeland Security Committee's staff said to be in turmoil
A handful of senior aides have left in recent weeks; some staffers claim panel's oversight work is being eclisped by a focus on promoting contracting opportunities for small and minority-owned businesses.
Defense
ACLU urges action to 'fix' growing terrorist watch list
Group charges that list now has over 1 million names, including members of Congress.
Defense
Senate passes FISA bill after yearlong dispute
Legislation gives the administration long-sought spying powers and legal protections for telecom companies that have helped conduct electronic surveillance on U.S. residents without warrants.
Defense
Federal identity programs boost biometrics market
The estimated value of potential contracts to implement federal identity-solutions programs has more than doubled since 2006.
News
Lawmakers seek House vote on reauthorization of electronic vetting system
Nearly 70,000 employers are enrolled in E-Verify, a voluntary program that they can use to check the immigration status of their workers.
Defense
Outsourced State Department visa work criticized by House panel
Contract issued to help the department cope with what is expected to be a wave of Mexican citizens applying to renew border crossing cards.
Defense
Immigration reform tops lawmaker's priorities for next president
Rep. David Price, D-N.C., says legislation would help Homeland Security put more resources toward tracking down and deporting criminal illegal immigrants in the United States.
Defense
Senate subcommittee adds $2.5 billion to DHS spending bill
House Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee approved its version of the spending bill last week.
Defense
Incoming president will face key deadlines for Homeland Security programs
Some of the deadlines have been imposed by Congress, while others were put in place by the current department leadership team.
Defense
Republicans seek hearing on withdrawal of border troops
GOPers argue there will be "nowhere near" enough Border Patrol agents to secure the border when National Guard troops are withdrawn next month.
Defense
Broken machines, delays plague secure ID card program
Problems include a dispute between DHS and the program's prime contractor over additional funding to resolve technical errors.
Defense
Republican lawmakers press DHS on border fence
House members seek 700 miles of double-layered fencing along the border with Mexico.
Defense
Appropriators add $2.3 billion to to DHS spending bill
Plan includes a boost in funding for grant programs and efforts to find and deport criminal illegal immigrants inside the United States.
Defense
Bush orders contractors to check employees' legal status
Associations representing federal contractors fear E-Verify system is so faulty it will misidentify legal workers.
News
Appropriator lists grants, cybersecurity among priorities
The Bush administration has requested $38 billion in discretionary spending for Homeland Security.
Oversight
Survey shows airport screening, delays hurting economy
Nearly one third of travelers avoided at least one flight during the last year due to problems with the air travel process, including government screening.
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