Defense
TSA workforce reform bill takes another step forward
Supporters say the legislation would put airport screeners on par with other federal employees, while critics argue it could jeopardize security.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Program to track citizen border crossings exceeds expectations
New system speeds security checks for travelers at land and sea ports, DHS official says.
Defense
Defense opposes cuts in funding for civilian Air Force personnel
Pentagon officials also object to authorization bill language that could result in the repeal of a controversial pay-for-performance system.
Defense
Senate panel backs F-22, F-35 engine cuts
But addition of funding for 10 C-17s marks a significant break with Pentagon officials.
Oversight
Nominees for key Homeland Security posts remain unconfirmed
Management and science and technology undersecretary positions, and the top spot at the Transportation Security Administration remain in limbo.
Defense
Disputed E-Verify rules go into effect
Most federal contractors and subcontractors must now use the system to prove employees are legally eligible to work.
Defense
Bill would set lab security standards
Senators propose creating a comprehensive framework to regulate security for federal and private laboratories that work with deadly biological agents and toxins.
Defense
VA is on call to administer swine flu vaccinations
Department will immunize as many as 180,000 civilian federal employees once a vaccine is available.
Defense
Chertoff: No politics in terror alert system
Former Homeland Security chief notes the department only raised the alert level twice during his tenure, based on his recommendations and the merits.
Defense
Feds battle marijuana growers on public land
National parks and forests increasingly are sites of large-scale illicit drug operations, officials say.
Defense
Budget analysts put price tag on TSA pay overhaul
About 36,000 TSA workers would receive raises averaging $1,700 under a bill that would move employees to the General Schedule and grant them collective bargaining rights, CBO estimates.
Defense
Watchdog alleges abuses of Afghanistan security contract
Employees of contractor claim co-workers engaged in lewd behavior jeopardizing the security of the U.S. embassy in Kabul.
Defense
ADVICE+DISSENT:Intelligence File Paper Chief?
DNI Dennis Blair has been challenged by his workforce.
Defense
Feds reach agreement with landowners for Sept. 11 memorial
Construction of Flight 93 Memorial in Western Pennsylvania will begin in November.
Defense
CBP to continue searches of travelers’ laptops
Homeland Security’s new policy does not require reasonable suspicion, to the dismay of civil liberties groups.
Defense
White House, scientists discuss biological threats
Meeting could be the first in a series of talks designed to inform the administration's evolving strategy on bioterrorism.
Defense
Defense review should set energy reduction targets, report says
Brookings scholars call for the military to cut fuel consumption 20 percent by 2025.
Defense
Defense officials prepare for H1N1 flu
The department is purchasing a separate stockpile of vaccine for military personnel.
Defense
Panel recommends major changes to Pentagon pay system
But report does not call for elimination of the National Security Personnel System.
Defense