Defense
House reworks security panels, top Republicans named
Intelligence, Information Sharing and Terrorism Risk Assessment Subcommittee was kept intact.
Defense
Senators fight pre-emption of chemical security laws
Regulation proposed by DHS would bar states from having stronger laws than the federal government.
Defense
House majority flexes muscle to pass security, intel bills
Measures aim to implement unfulfilled 9/11 Commission proposals and improve oversight of the intelligence community.
Defense
Democrats look to industry to pay for cargo inspections
GOP argues it is unrealistic to expect foreign terminal operators to bear the costs of scanning U.S.-bound shipments.
Defense
Senate panel hears call for revised security grant formula
Mayor of New York City says Bush administration and Congress are to blame for politicizing homeland security funding.
Defense
House GOP criticizes post-9/11 security measure
Report says bill duplicates several Republican initiatives, and leaves out some 9/11 Commission recommendations.
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House Dems unveil sweeping post-9/11 security measure
Bill would increase risk-based grant allocations and step up cargo screening; would not reform congressional oversight of DHS.
Defense
Panel leaders sign pact to share oversight of FEMA, Coast Guard
Chairmen of the House Transportation and Homeland Security committees in the last session of Congress disagreed on FEMA overhaul.
Defense
Senators seek more aid for transportation security
Bill will ask for $1.2 billion over three years for transportation security improvements.
Defense
In face of criticism, Chertoff to alter grant distribution
DHS came under heated congressional fire last year when it cut urban area funding to the New York City and Washington, D.C., regions by about 40 percent.
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Lawmaker vows 'extensive' homeland security oversight
Likely chair of appropriations subcommittee says one of his "signature issues" has been ensuring emergency responders have the necessary equipment and funding.
Defense
Key Democrats back communications grant program
Lawmakers say program is needed given a new report from DHS that found gaps in interoperability among emergency responders.
Defense
Dems drop some 9/11 panel proposals from agenda
Legislative package will not include a reorganization of congressional oversight of DHS, or an attempt to declassify the intelligence budget.
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Chertoff defends DHS, aims to improve message
Secretary says it is his job to "clearly articulate" a vision to the public that includes the concept of risk management and tradeoffs.
Defense
European officials seek answers on use of passenger data
Agreement with the EU seeks deletion of passenger data within four years; DHS screening system can keep information for up to 40 years.
Defense
Opposition to DHS traveler screening program mounts
In the latest twist, international travel associations have signed a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff.
Defense
Six foreign ports to scan cargo for nuclear devices
Goal is to meet, and even exceed, congressional requirements.
Defense
Dems promise fast start on changing security grant distribution
Effort would help Democrats meet campaign promises to enact 9/11 Commission recommendations.
Defense
Senator criticizes DHS border plan
Department officials estimate it will take until fiscal 2011 to gain operational control of the nation's borders with Mexico and Canada.
Defense
Traveler screening to continue despite public outcry
DHS will not suspend its use of a program that assigns terror risk scores to people identified as posing a threat to U.S. national security.
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