Defense
Office of Homeland Security needs more power, lawmakers say
The new White House Office of Homeland Security lacks the budgetary authority and staff resources to coordinate the efforts of the dozens of agencies that play a role in protecting the nation against terrorism, according to several members of Congress and public administration experts.
Defense
Biological terrorism threat commands attention
The nation’s fragmented, underfunded public health system is coming under increased scrutiny in Congress as federal and state law enforcement officials continue an investigation into a second confirmed case of anthrax contamination in South Florida.
Defense
Agencies on high alert; Homeland Security Office goes into operation
In the wake of the military strikes over the Columbus Day holiday weekend, federal agencies went on heightened alert as former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge took the helm of the White House Office of Homeland Security.
Defense
U.S. strikes at terrorist targets in Afghanistan
The Bush administration on Sunday launched what promises to be a long and delicate military campaign against Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban forces, which have long supported the al Queda terrorist network believed responsible for the Sept. 11 attacks on New York and the Pentagon.
Defense
Defense review calls for major management changes
The Defense Department must improve how it recruits and retains workers, eliminate unneeded infrastructure and outsource some support jobs, according to the newly released Quadrennial Defense Review.
Defense
American troops have a knack for unconventional campaigns
The United States military actually has some successes under its belt in snatch-and-grab expeditionary missions.
Management
House scraps Pentagon job competition provisions
The House removed a series of measures in the Defense authorization bill on Tuesday that would have limited outsourcing and allowed Defense employees to compete for work that is traditionally reserved for contractors.
Defense