Defense
House Democrats bar floor amendments to authorization bill
Republicans complain that legislation approving fiscal 2010 funding for intelligence agencies is outdated.
Defense
Speaker allows vote on intelligence authorization bill
Agreement paves the way for enacting the first such legislation since fiscal 2005.
Defense
Security policy conflicts would intensify under GOP control
Among other differences, Republicans want to keep the military detention center at Guantanamo Bay open.
Defense
Immigration advocates huddle after setback, might push stand-alone bill
Groups will meet with top Democrats on Thursday to discuss legislative strategy for creating a path to citizenship for young illegal immigrants.
Defense
Officials warn of more terrorist threats within U.S.
"Homegrown" terrorism is of growing concern, witnesses and lawmakers agree during a Senate hearing.
Defense
Ridge sees security gaps since Sept. 11 attacks
Former Homeland Security secretary says Coast Guard needs more funding and government must improve vaccine stockpile.
Defense
Senator will introduce immigration overhaul before election
Bill will include language that would give an estimated 11 million illegal immigrants in the country a way to earn citizenship.
Oversight
GOP lawmaker calls for halt to federal 'spending spree'
In a speech touting the Republican agenda, House Minority Leader John Boehner proposes cap on spending and repeats calls for a pay and hiring freeze.
Defense
Firms begin offering faster airport screening
Two companies are vying to resurrect the Registered Traveler program, which collapsed abruptly last summer.
Defense
Lawmaker demands data on amount of spilled oil
Democrat says recently disclosed findings from NOAA might be giving the public "a false sense of confidence."
Defense
CIA opens counterproliferation center
Announcement comes at a time of mounting criticism that intelligence agencies have grown out of control and engage in redundant activities.
Defense
Senate clears $600M border bill
Plan would be paid for by raising work-visa fees on foreign companies operating in the United States.
Defense
Business groups blast proposed immigration reforms
Legislation that would raise work-visa fees for foreign companies operating in the United States is among the offending proposals.
Defense
House inaction dooms fiscal 2010 intelligence bill
An intelligence authorization bill has not been enacted since 2005.
Defense
Senate Democrats seek action on new border bill
Measure would provide $600 million in emergency funds to beef up security along the nation's border with Mexico.
Defense
Intel nomination stalls as Republicans demand reports
GOP senators want details on spy satellite-related system and threat assessments for terrorism suspects who have been released from Guantanamo.
Defense
Senate border security bill stalls
Among other things, measure would pay for 1,200 new Border Patrol agents.
Defense
House OKs border security measure
Emergency spending bill would provide $701 million for increased security along U.S.-Mexican border.
Defense
Nominee downplays need to overhaul intelligence agencies, authority
Obama's choice for director of national intelligence says the president will give him support that he needs.
Defense
Post-9/11 intelligence expansion must end, experts say
Panelists agree spending on spy agencies and private contractors is growing too rapidly.
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