Defense
National critical infrastructure plan nears completion
But members of information-sharing councils cite worsening relations between industry and Homeland Security Department.
Defense
Unions ready to give new homeland security chief an earful
Union officials hope Michael Chertoff allows them to share their concerns about issues ranging from new personnel regulations to problems protecting the borders.
Defense
Homeland Security bureau needs extra $300 million to get through year
Outgoing deputy secretary opposes merging Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection bureaus.
Defense
New homeland security secretary praises department's employees
Michael Chertoff says he wants to hear from them about how to make the department better.
Defense
TSA chief says aviation attacks still pose greatest risk
Although 9/11 panel found maritime or surface transportation have greater risk of attack, aviation continues to draw most dollars.
Defense
GAO cites confusion over homeland security responsibilities
Auditors find that multiple departments share responsibility for key initiatives, raising questions about overall coordination.
Defense
Administration restricts spending on passenger screening system
DHS still allowed to assign risk levels to passengers and prevent them from boarding planes while system is being tested.
Defense
Lawmakers support changes in homeland security grant formula
DHS plans to issue national preparedness guidelines at the end of March, which will govern new grant funding.
Defense
DHS budget puts administration on collision course with lawmakers, airlines
Proposed 2006 budget strengthens surveillance and detention operations, while reducing grants for first responders.
Defense
Homeland Security budget consolidates programs, creates more offices
Critics say proposed budget severely underfunds critical homeland security efforts, such as border security and local grants.
Defense
Outgoing Homeland Security official cites need for better planning
DHS has done a good job of hashing out short-term policy matters, but long-term planning has lagged, says Assistant Secretary C. Stewart Verdery Jr.
Defense
Homeland Security nominee vows to meet with unions
Michael Chertoff acknowledges “controversy and concern” about recently announced overhaul of the department’s personnel system.
News
D.C. Council restricts hazardous shipments through nation’s capital
CSX Corp. objects to measure, saying the private sector and federal agencies already are taking enough action.
Defense
ICE tightens oversight of air marshals
Supporters say special advisory board is needed to address issues that FAMS director has been unable to resolve.
Defense
Report outlines options for protecting planes from laser weapons
Congressional Research Service says aircraft downing by laser is ‘highly unlikely.’
Defense
Resignations leave void in top Homeland Security management ranks
An exodus of senior managers raises concerns that critical projects will be delayed and institutional knowledge lost.
Defense
Former FBI officials decry bureau management
Whistleblowers say bureau is plagued with mismanagement that hampers national security and counterterrorism investigations.
Management
GPO revises policy for restricting public access to documents
New policy requires the printing office to consult with an agency several times before restricting public access to information.
Management
Bush begins second term prepared to fight for agenda
President outlines broad vision during inauguration speech, but stops short of discussing details of administration’s agenda.
Defense
Groups support FBI whistleblower's appeal
Legal brief argues that unnecessary secrecy denies the public access to government information about 9/11.
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