Defense

Air Force to strengthen inspections and expand training for nuclear mission

Service leaders still are weighing a major reorganization recommended by a task force.

Oversight

Agencies urge Congress to act on threat posed by stateless sublike watercraft

Spike in use of vessels by drug cartels creates legal and logistical challenges for Coast Guard.

Oversight

Interior pledges to reform royalty collection program

Inspector general says financial loss to taxpayers is unclear.

News

Congress to investigate oil and gas royalty collections

Sex, drugs and conflict of interest scandal at Interior Department office is only the most recent issue in problem-plagued program.

Defense

Panel recommends major changes to Air Force structure

Task force on nuclear weapons management finds serious erosion of capability and expertise.

Defense

Officials, families dedicate Pentagon Sept. 11 memorial

Individuals killed inside the Pentagon and doomed passengers aboard hijacked airliner are honored.

Management

Politics vs. Policy

To improve management at Homeland Security, Congress is urged to streamline oversight.

Oversight

NRC to examine radiation treatment program at Veterans Affairs

Discovery of multiple cases of radiation underdosing at VA Medical Center in Philadelphia triggers probe.

Defense

CBP ad blitz will explain new travel document requirements

Land and sea travelers must show valid identity and citizenship documents to enter the United States by June 2009.

Defense

Army engineers pleased with New Orleans levee performance so far

The Corps is committed to providing 100-year level flood protection by 2011.

News And Analysis

Politics vs. Policy

To improve management at Homeland Security, Congress is urged to streamline oversight.

Defense

Next administration will face tough Defense modernization decisions

Diverse threats and aging equipment raise risks and costs, industry group reports.

Oversight

U.S. Postal Service tests new hydrogen fuel cell vehicle

The world’s largest civilian fleet owner wants to drive the market for green transportation.

Defense

Homeland Security proposes changes to temporary worker program

New rules aim to streamline procedures for employers, prevent fraud and protect workers.

Defense

Defense budget doesn't stretch as far as it used to

The Pentagon’s budget is squeezed by war, soaring fuel costs and out-of-control acquisition programs.

Defense

Northern Command no longer a startup organization

Post-Sept. 11 military command takes on a growing list of challenges.

Oversight

Energy seeks power in diversity

Department wants to increase the number and type of power sources available to Americans.

Defense

Commission finds U.S. vulnerable to electromagnetic pulse attack

High-altitude detonation of a nuclear warhead would wreck havoc on communications and other infrastructure.

Defense

Feds stationed overseas should act soon to participate in 2008 election

Military members and civilians can register with the Federal Voting Assistance Program.

Defense

DHS answers to many, pleases few

Homeland Security’s broad responsibilities spread contract dollars and controversy.