Defense
DHS chief revises forecast for fully securing U.S. borders
Department plans to have more than 18,300 Border Patrol agents hired by the end of 2008, which would double the force from 2001 levels.
Defense
Full visitor tracking system to require more time, money
Test programs capturing 10 fingerprints for US VISIT will begin next fiscal year.
Tech
Lawmakers poised to pass emergency communications bill
Bill would require DHS to set goals and timeframes for achieving redundant and sustainable systems that work across jurisdictions.
Defense
More nations should get visa waivers, researchers say
Expanding program would reduce consular service needs, helping the State Department save money and resources, panelist argues.
Defense
Coast Guard chief seeking new maritime security strategy
FEMA and the Coast Guard benefit from and mutually support each other by being in the same department, Thad Allen says.
Defense
DHS responds to criticism of database on vulnerable infrastructure
Inspectors ignored feedback on report concluding database is rife with low-risk targets, management official says.
Defense
House committee approves DHS authorization bill
Measure is important in giving the department guidance and to show panel is exercising oversight, ranking member says.
Defense
Agencies still grapple with data-sharing policies
Individual agencies’ specific responsibilities need to be hammered out, counter-terrorism center official says.
Defense
Senate bolsters northern border patrols, OKs spending bill
Final Senate version of DHS appropriations bill would provide about $32.8 billion in discretionary funds.
Defense
Defense official: Plans for federal crisis response still needed
Pentagon office will seek legislative change to provide Defense with a sustained funding source for having National Guard troops carry out domestic missions.
Defense
Senators vote to increase border, port security funding
Provision that would restructure FEMA but keep it within the Homeland Security Department passes by a wide margin.
Defense
Senator defeated in bid to secure more rail security funding
Extra funding would have broken spending cap, opponent noted.
Defense
Partisans seek edge in homeland security funding
Senior Republicans are increasingly frustrated with DHS’ financial management, especially that of the Federal Protective Service.
Defense
Top intelligence officer pushes businesses to act
Cultural and institutional barriers remain a problem with sharing information, director of national intelligence tells Chamber of Commerce audience.
Defense
Customs, border employee training center earmark under fire
At least one senior House Republican wants the expansion of the center stopped, saying it is not needed and is creating redundancies.
Defense
DHS to distribute $400 million for infrastructure protection
No changes have been made based on recent criticism of how anti-terrorism grants for urban areas were allocated.
Defense
Panel urges delaying tougher rules for hemisphere travel
Spending bill language would postpone implementation of identification document requirement until June 2009.
Defense
Bid to keep FEMA within DHS gains momentum
White House has opposed the idea of FEMA’s removal from the department.
Defense
Senators face trade offs to fund border security plan
Appropriators cut funding for some major homeland security programs, including first responder grants, to boost border efforts.
Defense
Border intelligence plan still in 'early stages,' official says
Discussion about border intelligence should have started several years ago in the aftermath of Sept. 11, House Democrat says.
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