Defense

Panel casts partisan vote for homeland security department

A bill to create a Cabinet-level homeland security department cleared the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee on Wednesday on a 7-3 party-line vote.

Defense

Crusader becomes target in defense transition debate

Last week's decision to eliminate the Army's $11 billion Crusader artillery program illustrates the landmines Pentagon officials face as they try to move the military into the information age.

Defense

Subcommittee rejects plea to prevent base closings

A House Armed Services subcommittee has rejected a move to prevent a round of military base closings scheduled for 2005.