Defense
Reaction to queries on DHS contract raises suspicion
House committee aides say department’s handling of questions on apparent no-bid arrangement has heightened their concern.
Defense
Dems want delay for Homeland Security satellite program
Head of House panel would like more information about steps to protect privacy and civil liberties of U.S. citizens.
Defense
Chertoff sees too many congressional hearings, demands
Homeland Security secretary says dealing with oversight creates "unnecessary burden" for department.
Defense
Chertoff sidesteps queries about attorney general job
Homeland Security secretary says it would be “presumptuous” to speak for President Bush or discuss conversations with the White House.
Defense
Homeland Security to broaden sharing of visitor data
Officials now plan to share information regularly with intelligence agencies.
Tech
Appropriations bills eye tech improvements at VA
Measures would provide about $1.9 billion for VA technology systems, with funding largely targeted toward electronic medical records.
Tech
Chambers split over use of drones on the border
Senate boosts resources for buying and deploying unmanned aerial vehicles; House wants assurance drones are more effective than other options.
Defense
Travel industry lobbying to help ease U.S. policies
Group is advocating “common-sense” measures to make travel less burdensome while embracing additional security.
News
Lawmakers face political fallout after passing spy bill
Senator releases letter from national intelligence director outlining protections that will be used when the administration spies on U.S. citizens.
Defense
Lawmaker probes need to streamline Homeland Security oversight
Top Democrat on Homeland Security panel seeks GAO review; ranking member already convinced overhaul is necessary.
Defense
Hill concerns persist over FEMA's readiness for disasters
House member says lines of authority remain blurred and local officials are frustrated; agency chief cites progress.
Defense
Senate passes $40.6 billion in homeland security spending
Bill would provide only $5 million for department’s new personnel system, $10 million less than the amount President Bush requested.
Defense
Lawmakers send 9/11 bill to Bush’s desk
Republicans point out that the bill fails to consolidate congressional oversight of homeland security affairs.
Defense
Immigration issues sidetrack Senate work on spending bill
Majority leader argues Republicans were attempting to re-legislative immigration reform with request for $3 billion in additional border security funds.
News
Senators agree to additional $3 billion in border security funds
The extra funding is likely to complicate conference proceedings and put Congress on a path toward a showdown with the White House.
Defense
Senate Republicans seek increase in border security funding
The GOP senators did not commit when asked whether they would vote to override the veto Bush has threatened over excess spending already in the bill.
News
Senate Dems dare Bush to veto homeland security spending bill
Louisiana senator plans to offer amendments aimed at making changes to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Defense
Security bill negotiators settle two issues
Conferees agree in principle to let the Bush administration decide which agency should manage and disburse transportation security grants.
Defense
Key House Dem optimistic about reaching deal on security bill
Negotiations could begin by the end of the week, with the goal of finishing the measure before the August recess.
Defense
New roadblocks delay negotiations on security, ethics bills
Arizona Republican objects to agreement that would have allowed House-Senate talks on measure to implement unfulfilled 9/11 commission recommendations.
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