Defense
Lawmakers move to halt funds for data-mining plan
Funding wouldn’t be released until the Homeland Security Department submits a privacy-impact assessment for the program.
Defense
Lawmakers wary as Secure Border Initiative nears launch
First phase of program slated to become operational on June 13.
Defense
Panel ignores veto threat, rejects bid to cut DHS spending
Amendment to maintain a cap on how many federal airport screeners the Transportation Security Administration can hire fails.
Defense
Ex-Border Patrol officers condemn immigration measure
Former agents say Homeland Security lacks staff, technology to meet requirements in Senate bill.
Defense
Border crossing by TB carrier prompts DHS, Hill reviews
Agency procedures for handling the threat worked, but individual border officer allowed entry.
Defense
Advocates of stronger state chemical security laws plot next move
Attention has moved to the Homeland Security appropriations bill as a potential vehicle for language to let states pass more stringent rules than the federal government.
News
GOP lawmakers say Congress sapping DHS' energy
Recommendation from the 9/11 commission that the House streamline oversight of homeland security has gone unheeded.
Defense
Senators offer bill to delay security rules for Canadian border
Legislation would require DHS to evaluate a test program in Washington state to determine if enhanced drivers licenses could be used to meet the new requirements.
Oversight
FEMA gives lawmakers list of nearly 4,000 sole-source contracts
Time period covered and value of the work unclear; House appropriators have written legislation prompting more competition.
Defense
Panel to pave way for massive bio-defense facility
Bill would allow DHS to enter into a contract and begin construction on a state-of-the-art research center.
Defense
Key senators reject proposal for stand-alone FEMA
Leaders of Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs panel are opposed to another overhaul of the emergency response agency.
Defense
Top contractors sink deeper into trouble with Coast Guard
Service is revoking decision to accept 123-foot patrol boats from Lockheed Martin-Northrop Grumman team.
Defense
Panel backs security grants, cuts modernization aid
Appropriators vote to provide about $700 million for the Coast Guard's fleet upgrade program, about $450 million less than current levels.
Defense
Coast Guard's modernization faces more cost hikes
Despite improved program management, costs still could rise for new national security cutters and unmanned aerial vehicles, IG says.
Defense
Devices to detect radiation in cargo face scrutiny
In letter seeking an investigation, lawmakers say Homeland Security appears to be rushing a testing and certification program.
Defense
Intelligence bill clears House after GOP assault fails
Republicans say measure contains wasteful provisions and gives short shrift to the nation's human intelligence capabilities.
Defense
House backs bill unraveling Homeland Security personnel reforms
Measure passes after unexpected exchange between the top Democrat and Republican on the Homeland Security Committee.
Defense
White House threatens to veto bill repealing DHS personnel overhaul
Administration says measure would interfere with the department's management authority, hinder the department's ability to conduct missions and conflict with the fiscal 2008 budget request.
Defense
Democrats streamline bill to authorize security programs
Provisions that were taken out will be addressed in other legislation, Democrats say.
Defense
Homeland Security eyes biometrics checks for air exits
Department still lacks a timetable for verifying when foreigners leave the country through Canada or Mexico.
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