Defense
After Katrina, Justice weighs changes to wireless communications upgrade
Solicitation for Integrated Wireless Network moves forward, but hurricane prompts review of requirements.
Defense
Homeland Security chief plans to retool FEMA
Agency needs larger staff, better communications capabilities, secretary says.
Management
House Democrats blast small-business contracting efforts
Failure to meet small-business procurement goals could mean small companies will be shut out of Gulf Coast reconstruction work, they say.
Defense
DHS chief describes confusion in Katrina response
Federal effort was plagued by communications gaps, Michael Chertoff tells lawmakers.
Defense
DHS failed to use catastrophe response plan in Katrina’s wake
Department defends decision, saying plan was meant for unforeseen disasters.
News
Senators, laborers decry suspension of wage law
Panelists urge Bush administration to reinstate Davis-Bacon Act for Gulf Coast work.
Defense
Homeland Security sets uniform policy on prosecuting fraud
Rule allows department to go after fraudulent Katrina-related claims.
Defense
Expansion of alien removal policy could create logistical headaches
Broader use of "expedited removal" authority would also present resource questions, congressional researchers find.
Defense
Whistleblowers meet to share stories, plot strategies
Participants in three-day conference lend each other moral support.
Defense
House Democrats push Homeland Security reorganization bill
Proposed legislation keeps FEMA intact, recommends merging ICE and CBP.
Defense
FEMA to re-bid contracts issued in aftermath of hurricanes
Senators question agency’s contracting practices and ability to oversee the long-term reconstruction of the Gulf Coast region.
Management
Army Corps shores up budget practices
Agency seeks to minimize dependence on reprogramming funds.
Defense
Lawmakers seek investigation of alleged TSA labor abuses
Agency cites programs to resolve complaints, reduce injury rates.
Management
Auditors criticize Army Corps’ 'just-in-time' financial strategy
Report comes as the Corps experiences a surge in projects related to reconstruction in the aftermath of hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
Defense
Army Corps defends contract for portable classrooms
Senior Democrat says taxpayers are being overcharged, calls for investigation.
Defense
Panel approves bill strengthening whistleblower protections
Protections should extend to national security whistleblowers, interest groups say.
Defense
Organizational changes on tap for TSA
Shakeup would include eliminating old positions, creating new ones and possibly changing airport checkpoint procedures.
Defense
Former FEMA director says agency was gutted
Michael Brown initially blames state and local officials for Hurricane Katrina problems, but concedes under questioning that the federal government also failed.
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