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House, Senate look to wrap up 109th Congress next week
Neither chamber appears to have the appetite to finish outstanding spending measures this year.
News
Lame duck session likely to last until at least mid-December
Leaders are working on an agreement to pass a continuing resolution to keep the government running until Dec. 8.
Defense
Border fence vote could require Saturday Senate session
Democrats express little hesitation to run down the clock on the border fence measure.
Defense
Senate Dems unveil plans for nationwide hearings on Iraq
Republicans pounced on Democrats' plans, saying they were planning campaign events to try to court voters.
Defense
GOP mulls perils of immigration fight
House Republicans keep focus on border security and remain reluctant to back President Bush’s call for a temporary worker program.
Defense
Senate to debate war funding next week
Fiscal conservatives have objected to bill’s $106.5 billion price tag.
News
Senator seeks Bush’s help controlling supplemental spending
Bill currently exceeds White House request for extra 2006 funding by $14.3 billion.
Defense
Lawmakers map strategies for immigration debate next week
Senate debate on an enforcement and border security measure is slated to begin Tuesday.
News
Senator announces plan for U.S. entity to run ports
Opponents of ports deal say new development is promising, but needs more review.
Defense
Mayors vent over changes in homeland security grants
Local officials encourage DHS to clearly outline the administration’s priorities for grant money so cities are in a stronger position to compete.
Defense
Bureaucracy hinders 9/11 commission recommendations
Congressional resistance and lack of funding also slow implementation of panel's recommended reforms.
Defense
Insurance industry debates federal role in disaster coverage
Some do not think the government should serve as a backstop.
Defense
DHS seeks to outsource identification system
Plans could prompt criticism from privacy rights advocates and some lawmakers.
Defense
Senate homeland security leaders sketch 2006 agenda
Committee may recommend legislation to reorganize the Federal Emergency Management Agenda.
News
TSA seeks business plans for frequent flier program
Companies asked to submit models for nationwide registered traveler program by the end of this month.
Defense
Homeland Security seeks proposals for border technology
Bureau on hunt for mobile detection devices to assist border patrol officers.
Defense
Groups differ on countering shoulder-fired missile threat
Airline industry representative, defense contractors square off over what government should do to protect commercial airplanes.
Defense
FEMA officials: Military delayed Superdome evacuation
Agency official in New Orleans said he constantly had to "rein in" Defense officials who wanted to take control of relief operations.
Defense
Congress settles dispute over Snow's Secret Service detail
Treasury Department -- accustomed to free protection for its secretary-- will now need to pick up the tab.
Defense
Panel proposes wider use of private baggage screeners
Bill would give airport owners a way around cap on federal screeners.
