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Appointment dampens hopes for merger of DHS bureaus
With top Immigration and Customs Enforcement position filled, opportune time for merger has passed, observers say.
Defense
Federal agents ready for new air marshal director
Law enforcement officers say the departure of Thomas Quinn creates a window to improve morale and enact reforms.
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New immigration enforcement chief gets mixed reception
Critics say Julie Myers lacks experience, while supporters say she has built relationships that will serve her well.
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New Preparedness Directorate at DHS up and running
Programs and offices are moved under new chain of command, but remain physically dispersed around the Washington area.
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Homeland Security unveils 2006 strategy for awarding urban grants
Regions must pull together, submit spending plans and compete for funding.
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Immigration agency gets new chief
A top priority for Emilio Gonzalez will be reducing the backlog of immigration applications.
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Auditors doubt immigration agency will meet goal for eliminating backlog
Citizenship and Immigration Services has relied on temporary staff and overtime to cut mountain of applications.
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Homeland Security officials back Patriot Act reauthorization
Department chief says the 2001 law supports operations by ICE, CBP and the Secret Service.
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DHS chief: Major changes to FEMA coming soon
Reforms will cut bureaucratic red tape, bolster logistics systems, Michael Chertoff says.
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TSA solicits feedback on plans for frequent flier program
The Transportation Security Administration is seeking industry and public input on its proposal to begin an airline passenger verification program.
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House panel seeks Katrina records
Special committee on hurricane response subpoenas Pentagon, awaits more information from White House.
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Exercise months before Katrina showed gaps in response
Homeland Security inspector general finds lack of understanding of National Response Plan at all levels of government.
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Group proposes bill to strengthen whistleblower protections
Coalition suggests legislation that would cover all federal workers and contractors and change how cases are adjudicated.
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Report: FBI mishandled counterterrorism case
Findings raise concerns about bureau’s internal workings, treatment of whistleblowers.
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More Border Patrol agents to be deployed to southern border
Homeland Security says move is part of a comprehensive strategy to curb illegal immigration.
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TSA workforce changes create rift with air marshals
New law enforcement status for passenger and baggage screeners leaves some air marshals feeling overlooked.
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9/11 commissioners cite failures to act on recommendations
Bush administration and Congress receive poor grades in more than a dozen areas, including allocations of homeland security funds.
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DHS: Guest worker program would help border agencies
Michael Chertoff encourages tougher penalties for employers who knowingly hire illegal immigrants.
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