Defense
Army project illustrates promise, shortcomings of data mining
Maverick analysts in 2000 turned up names of some 9/11 hijackers, but methods called into question.
Defense
FBI, Pentagon pay for access to trove of public records
Newly revealed documents show extent of work performed by Choicepoint, the largest and most sophisticated aggregator of public records on U.S. citizens and residents.
Defense
Federal government’s role in bird-flu response limited
Role would be largely policy-oriented and advisory, observers say.
News
Federal emphasis on terrorist threat frustrates local disaster response officials
First responders seek more leeway, help in preparing for natural disasters.
Defense
New House overseer takes cautious approach to Homeland Security
A Q&A with Rep. Peter King, R-N.Y., the new chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee.
Defense
Cuts to disaster mitigation program questioned in wake of hurricane response
Critics say Bush administration axed Clinton-era program because it worked.
Defense
Lawmakers may fight for FEMA's freedom
Merging FEMA with DHS shifted the agency's energies away from its focus on natural disasters to terrorism response.
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