Defense
Terrorist watch list subjects can evade detection, GAO says
Rapid growth of the list and the lack of a clear plan delegating responsibilities, priorities and authority have detracted from its usefulness.
Defense
Officials admit they misjudged difficulty of virtual fence work
The Homeland Security Department program already has been delayed more than four months, prompting concern on Capitol Hill.
Tech
Technology to secure ports faces Senate critique
Hearing will focus on congressional mandates to scan all cargo containers abroad and to issue biometric-based identification cards to workers at U.S. seaports.
Defense
Democrats beat back GOP changes to spy bill
House Judiciary and Intelligence committees both approve legislation to overhaul the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
Defense
Democrats to move quickly on wiretap legislation
Measure billed as a compromise between giving the administration the tools necessary to protect the country and the broad powers granted in August on a temporary basis.
Defense
Newly unveiled wiretap measure criticized from both sides
Liberals feel the bill doesn’t go far enough to protect personal liberties and conservatives say it is inadequate to meet the country’s urgent security needs.
Defense
Lawmakers to scrutinize troubled port worker ID program
Progress in issuing security cards has been slow and the project has been too expensive, legislators say.
Defense
Port security card system will work, officials tell senators
Homeland Security plans to begin issuing cards at the Port of Wilmington in Delaware Oct. 16, followed by 11 other ports in November.
Defense
Opening of DHS satellite office delayed amid criticism
Department official says operations will not begin until questions from a House lawmaker have been addressed.
Defense
Probe finds major security gaps along U.S.-Canada border
Federal lands along the southern border are also vulnerable, investigators say; Customs, Border agency downplays findings.
Defense
Senators demand tighter security along northern border
Border Patrol official concedes that at any given time, only 250 officers are on duty along the northern border, which stretches about 4,000 miles.
Defense
Resignation of DHS deputy prompts questions on Capitol Hill
House Democrat suggests department chief offered misleading testimony earlier this month when he said he thought senior leaders would stay on.
Defense
Lawmaker seeks data on DHS conference spending
Inspector general report on extravagant spending at Justice Department events triggers curiosity about Homeland Security expenditures.
Defense
Delays in vital security programs frustrate Democrats
Department official says GAO report misrepresented progress on individual programs; comptroller general stands by the report.
Defense
Lawmaker seeks tally of security programs with privacy issues
Chairman of House panel cites four examples of projects that were canceled as concerns arose, requests detailed list by Sept. 28.
Defense
Surveillance law prompts clashes in two panels
Intelligence director says updates were critical since original version did not foresee cellular telephones, e-mail and the Internet.
Defense
Leaders of anti-terrorism panel sketch future goals
Former 9/11 Commission leaders urge better nuclear detection technology, streamlining of congressional homeland security and intelligence oversight.
Defense
Administration defends secret warrants, spy satellites
Intelligence chief says administration will lose half of its ability to track and understand terrorists if changes to surveillance law are halted.
Defense
Panel leaders seek details on Homeland Security satellite plan
Senior Democrats say they need to understand the legal underpinnings of the program before they can support it.
Defense
Contractor problems hold up border fence project
Boeing was supposed to develop an integrated system for 28 miles of border in Arizona by June, but technical glitches have slowed progress.
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