Defense
Pentagon group developing another sexual assault report
Critics call for action and express skepticism, citing numerous studies already completed.
Defense
Senators seek to replace Governmental Affairs with homeland panel
Proposal is part of bipartisan plan to overhaul homeland security oversight.
Defense
GOP senator threatens to hold up intelligence overhaul bill
Ted Stevens of Alaska says Senate is moving too swiftly to implement 9/11 Commission's recommendations.
Defense
Probes take their toll on Iraq contractor
Despite its longtime record as a government contractor, recent inquiries into Halliburton's activities in Iraq may have tarnished the company's reputation.
Defense
Coast Guard port security assessment program called inadequate
GAO auditors conclude the service’s program lacks a fully developed strategic plan.
Defense
Contractor disputes watchdog group’s criticism of Defense Travel System
Claims that the travel management system is wasteful and cumbersome are inaccurate, says DTS contractor.
Defense
DHS is failing to lead watch-list integration, IG says
Poor coordination, weak leadership hampers completion of terrorist list, critical in improving security, report says
Defense
Ex-Pentagon procurement executive gets jail time
Darleen Druyun admits she conspired to help Boeing obtain a multibillion-dollar Pentagon contract while serving as the Air Force acquisition chief.
Defense
House shelves naming conferees for homeland bill
House GOP confident work on the spending bill can be completed next week.
Defense
Civil liberties issues arise in Senate intelligence overhaul debate
Privacy and civil protections offered in the bill are called "overkill."
Defense
Emergency responders rap federal incident management system
U.S. moving too fast to tie National Incident Management System implementation to first responder funding, they say.
Management
Military depots may be underestimating depot work contracted out
GAO says services may be using flawed data in attempts to comply with 50-50 law.
Defense
Major defense contractors reap billions in no-bid contracts, report finds
Study shows almost half of all Pentagon contracts since 1998 were awarded without full and open competitions.
Defense