Defense
TSA starts background checks on all hazardous materials truckers
New rule, affecting about 2.7 million truckers, is final phase of Hazmat Threat Assessment Program.
Defense
Bush, senior officials mum on whether ‘Deep Throat’ is a hero
Defense Secretary Rumsfeld said federal workers can easily report wrongdoing today, drawing sharp criticism from a leading whistleblower advocate.
Management
Costs to classify information continue to rise
Government spending on classification activities reached record levels in 2004, report shows.
Defense
Former counterterrorism czar cites creeping complacency
Richard Clarke fears the terrorist threat is growing and contends some actions of the Bush administration and Congress are counterproductive to improving security.
Defense
Lawmaker challenges companies to develop anti-terror technology
House Homeland Security Committee chairman also says DHS should place more emphasis on disrupting and preventing terrorist plots.
Defense
Homeland Security panel to broaden oversight agenda
Upcoming hearings will cover chemical plant security, port security, cargo inspections and agriculture terrorism.
Defense
TSA examines conflict of interest charges against contractor
Lockheed Martin comes under fire for training and testing federal airport screeners while competing to win their jobs.
Defense
Homeland Security secretary calls for ‘worldwide security envelope’
On eve of trip to Europe, Chertoff calls for better collaboration to vet people and cargo.
Defense
Homeland Security review won't result in formal report
Departmentwide review of organizations and operations will be used to develop internal "template and a strategy for going forward," says DHS Secretary Michael Chertoff.
Defense
Unions, airport screeners seek prohibition on private screening services
American Federation of Government Employees proposes legislation that would prevent the privatization of passenger and baggage screening at airports.
Defense
GAO: Lack of security clearances jeopardizes maritime security
Two lawmakers introduce amendment to improve process for granting port security clearances.
Defense
Border Patrol seeks more personnel, might enlist citizen patrols
CBP Commissioner Robert Bonner says thousands of more border guards are needed.
Defense
Inherited problems plague immigration enforcement agencies, GAO finds
Management challenges include defining priorities, improving coordination and effectively using resources.
Defense
Former homeland security officials debate reorganizing DHS
Proposals include establishing a centralized policy shop and creating a new agency for preparedness.
Defense
Former Homeland Security team resisted raising alert levels
Ex-DHS Secretary Tom Ridge says his leadership team favored sharing information rather than raising the country's color-coded alert system.
Defense
Ex-FBI translator plans appeal to Supreme Court
Appeals court upholds lower court's ruling that dismissed Sibel Edmonds' lawsuit against Justice Department.
Defense
Homeland security agency evaluates border needs
U.S. Border Patrol aims for optimal mix of detection technology and rapidly deployable agents.
Defense
Report: FBI falls short in hiring, retaining intelligence analysts
Low pay, poor promotion potential, unfulfilling work and lack of respect for their position within the bureau cited as problems.
Defense
War supplemental boosts funding for homeland security agencies
Almost $1 billion in emergency funds would go toward hiring new border guards and criminal investigators, beefing up FBI operations and boosting the Coast Guard's fleet.
Defense
TSA criticized as private companies wait for airport screening contracts
GAO says screeners not getting required amount of training.
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