Defense
Dem says GOP's port bill tactics hurt bipartisan relations
Ranking member of House Homeland Security panel is angry Democrats weren’t allowed to offer amendments during final conference negotiations.
Defense
Contracts to shield planes from missiles are awarded
Department has awarded $7.4 million to three companies to evaluate and demonstrate technology for defeating shoulder-fired missiles.
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Watchdog cites flaws in transportation ID program
Challenges include enrolling workers and issuing cards in a timely manner, and ensuring biometric readers work effectively.
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Navy's quest for high-altitude drone attracts major firms
Drone is intended to fly at an altitude of more than 40,000 feet and provide constant maritime surveillance to forces.
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Key lawmakers urge more data sharing at borders
Ranking member of homeland security panel asks GAO to review how information sharing is working.
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Surveillance facility opens on northern U.S. border
Homeland Security agency plans to use an unmanned aerial vehicle along the northern border in a year or two, spokesman says.
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Chertoff urges Latin America to back passport rules
Industry and government must accept a process for worldwide trade and travel that includes heightened security measures, DHS secretary says.
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New law sets deadlines for cargo screening, port ID cards
DHS must issue final regulations by Jan. 1 for a program that will screen port workers against terrorist watch lists and issue them secure identification cards.
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Homeland Security seeks deals on cargo scanning
Customs and Border Protection commissioner says department is in discussions with "probably half a dozen" ports.
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Congress gives DHS six months to revise terrorist watch lists
Frustration and anger has grown among legislators during the last year that government watch lists are riddled with inaccuracies.
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TSA seeks new carry-on baggage screening technology
Agency is looking for a system that can be deployed quickly, and does not need additional development.
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Homeland Security grants overhaul to begin as key official departs
Congress has required changes in the urban grant program as part of the fiscal 2007 Homeland Security spending bill.
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Lawmakers seek probe of Homeland Security data-mining project
Critics are concerned the project might invade privacy rights, particularly by searching e-mails and blogs.
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Port security bill clears Congress, heads to president
Measure would require installation of radiation monitors at 22 major U.S. ports by the end of 2008.
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Senators vow tougher chemical security
New measure is needed to clarify that states can surpass federal standards, and require safer technologies and processes, Democrats say.
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Conferees approve Homeland Security spending bill
Compromise measure includes drug importation language, provision allowing DHS to regulate chemical industry security.
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DHS secretary weighs in on port security bill
Chertoff urges lawmakers to steer clear of add-ons; Senate version would allow several billion for mass transit and rail security.
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Lawmakers settle on measure to protect chemical plants
Agreement would give DHS the authority to require high risk chemical facilities to implement security measures.
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Time running out for additions to DHS spending bill
House Republican leaders met Thursday to discuss outstanding issues with the measure.
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