Defense

TSA chief named to number two post at Homeland Security

President Bush has tapped James Loy, the head of the Transportation Security Administration and former commandant of the Coast Guard, to be deputy secretary of the Homeland Security Department.

Defense

Lawmakers launch 'extensive review' of transportation security

The House Government Reform Committee launched an "extensive review" Monday into the operations of the Transportation Security Administration, with a special emphasis on airline passenger screening.

Management

Lawmakers want Iraq contracting process restructured

Several lawmakers said Wednesday the contracting process for rebuilding Iraq should be restructured because it is costing an excessive amount of money and is preventing Iraqis from helping to rebuild their own country.