Defense
Senators grill Homeland Security chief over Katrina response
Chertoff admits preparations before the storm were inadequate and says he got conflicting information about damage from the hurricane.
Defense
Security agency whistleblowers seek stronger protections
Lawmakers call for new legislation to protect employees and contractors not covered under a 1989 act.
Defense
Investigators detail fraud, waste in FEMA disaster assistance
Agency is no better prepared today for a large-scale disaster than it was last summer, DHS inspector general says.
Defense
Pentagon shares some lessons learned from Hurricane Katrina
Faster damage assessments, unified command and control structure to coordinate multiple agencies’ efforts, are needed, Defense officials say.
Defense
Pentagon backs dual leaders in domestic crises
Placing a single person in charge of active-duty and Guard forces is not a good idea in such situations, Defense official says.
Defense
DHS expects companies will have to verify workers’ immigration status
Department requests funding boost for Citizenship and Immigration Services in anticipation of new requirement.
Defense
DHS budget emphasizes immigration reform, border security
Fiscal 2007 request also includes increases for efforts to detect weapons of mass destruction.
Defense
DHS to end 'catch and release' of illegal aliens in October
Program manager for Secure Border Initiative says top goal is developing a strategy to detain, deport all illegal immigrants.
Defense
DHS increases capacity to detain, deport illegal immigrants
Department expands expedited removal program to all border areas, and awards contract for emergency detention facilities.
Defense
Homeland Security, GAO trade barbs on Katrina investigation
Congressional auditors cite leadership vacuum in response effort; DHS official calls their report “premature and unprofessional.”
Defense
President's Homeland Security picks get guarded reception
Secret Service, Customs and Border Protection nominees win praise from labor organizations--and some expressions of concern about building sound relationships with employees.
Defense
DHS asks industry to help secure borders
Homeland Security officials announce an acquisition strategy for first phase of the Secure Border Initiative.
Defense
Senate budget adviser sees DHS funding increase
Senior staffer says it's the "only budget in town that is going to continue to see growth."
Defense
DHS urged to finish analysis of visitor tracking system
Department needs to complete a strategic plan to indicate how the program fits with other border security initiatives, GAO says.
Defense
Investigation of warrantless eavesdropping program urged
California Democrat encourages federal employees to cease work on any aspect of the NSA program.
Defense
Ex-NSA official seeks avenue for sharing new allegations
Former intelligence officer looks for way to tell Congress about suspected illegal activity.
Defense
Administration announces new border screening initiatives
State Department plans to begin testing passport card by the end of the year.
Defense
TSA awards contract to keep technology services program going
Sole-source contract, worth up to $750 million, goes to Unisys Corp.
Defense
DHS bureau gets first permanent chief financial officer
Move indicates commitment to overcoming fiscal problems that have plagued Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Management
Report finds government whistleblowers lack adequate protections
Presidential and executive branch power has also become a dominating issue in Samuel Alito’s bid for the Supreme Court.
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