Defense
Panel offers framework for airline passenger pre-screening plan
Panel says Homeland Security Department should narrowly focus Secure Flight program.
News
Investigators to shed new light on military’s role in Katrina response
Congressional team may also suggest restructuring of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Defense
FAA restrictions bar wider use of drones to patrol border
After more than two years of negotiations, Homeland Security secures deal to fly one drone in the Tucson, Ariz., area.
Defense
Congress OKs funds to fortify planes against attack
But House lawmakers said preliminary results of program "are not entirely encouraging."
News
FBI's cyber division wins key backing in Congress
Senate appropriators restore $20 million in fiscal 2006 funding for the agents that agency had sought to cut.
Defense
House panel hears call to support new intelligence office
Congress has not designated a specific fiscal 2006 funding level for information sharing program manager's office.
Defense
Frequent flier program raises privacy, security questions
TSA plans to complete nationwide registered traveler program by next summer.
Defense
DHS chief sees FEMA operating like a successful business
Michael Chertoff wants agency to remain within Homeland Security, not return to independent, Cabinet-level status.
Management
Committee members irked by Katrina contracting practices
Anger fueled by officials’ lack of knowledge on disaster relief policies.
Defense
TSA to ease security delays for frequent fliers nationwide
Registered traveler program slated for June debut.
News
Lawmakers see Katrina czar as first step
Concerns that additional oversight is necessary to protect against waste, fraud and abuse linger.
Defense
Fingerprint checks for truckers called too costly
Industry executives ask lawmakers to consider less burdensome system.
Defense
DHS pushes 'Ready Business' campaign
There’s a long way to go in convincing companies to prepare for disasters, department chief says.
Defense
Mayors' group urges bigger military role in emergency response
U.S. Conference of Mayors also recommends "fixing" role of Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Defense
Homeland Security mulls cyber czar nomination
Department has yet to nominate candidate for the job.
News
DHS intelligence chief seeks improved information sharing
Charles Allen looks to raise department’s profile in larger intelligence community.
Defense
9/11 commissioners at odds with former backers
Members of panel disagree with key senators on proposal to change formula for first-responder grants.
Defense
Katrina oversight proposals compete for Congress' attention
Move to establish central board to oversee recovery efforts appears to be on back burner.
Defense
Senate backs more Defense R&D than Bush sought
Pentagon would receive $70.4 billion for R&D; Bush proposed $69.4 billion.
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