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Defense
Energy's radiation-detection center to respond to DHS needs, chief says
Oak Ridge National Laboratory unit will work to make new technology quickly deployable by agencies such as Homeland Security’s Domestic Nuclear Detection Office.
News
Mayors seek more federal support for disaster response
Local officials ask that the military no longer be viewed as a “resource of last resort.”
Defense
Panelists say regional DHS offices would help disaster response
Participants in Heritage Foundation discussion differ on the role the private sector should play in a regional support system.
Defense
Defense review to focus on handling of irregular threats
Officials to recommend more resources for fighting terrorism and protecting against weapons of mass destruction.
Defense
Nuclear detection office starts new round of domestic tests
Studies will examine performance of portable devices in detecting radiation sources.
Defense
House Democrat seeks new terrorist information-sharing unit
New unit would convert classified intelligence into forms usable by state and local officials.
Defense
Major metro areas found ineligible for anti-terror grants
Areas as large as Phoenix and San Diego are allowed "sustainment" funding, but no longer qualify for major terrorism-preparedness grant program.
Defense
DHS urged to re-expand research at animal disease facility
Plum Island Animal Disease Center currently focuses on foot-and-mouth disease.
Defense
Judge orders U.S. to disclose rail-security documents
D.C. attorney general says order should require Bush administration to release secret rail plan for Washington.
News
Group sees some gains in bioterror response, but gaps remain
Twenty experts in field give Bush administration an overall grade of D+.
Management
Rocky Flats cleanup contract called model for future federal efforts
Officials said building financial incentives for speed and performance into contract paid off.
Defense
Senators blast TSA over rail security efforts
Agency has no clear priorities for protecting rails and has not completed a risk assessment, senators and a GAO representative say at Commerce Committee hearing.
Defense
Local emergency teams resist plain-language radio rules
To qualify for federal funds, first responders must agree to stop using codes like "10-4" in radio communications.
Defense
U.S. ports begin catastrophic terrorist attack drills
Port Security Training Exercises Program brings together government and private-sector officials.
Defense
Marine Corps prepares to take on WMD-armed adversaries
Defense Department should draw on the Marines’ expertise in attacking directly from the sea, experts say.
Defense
D.C. train ban remains on hold while other cities efforts advance
Rail operator CSX and Transportation Department trying to have ban lifted.
News
HHS, DHS officials defend cooperative efforts
Two agencies must work together under last year’s Project Bioshield law, designed to increase U.S. supply of countermeasures to biological, chemical and radiological agents.
Defense
GAO: Pentagon largely complying with threat reduction reporting requirements
Five-year plan addressed Congress' requirements and tied funding to results, auditors found.
