Defense
Senators warm to ICE chief at re-nomination hearing
Julie Myers gets more positive reception than two years ago, but questions remain about employee morale, treatment of immigration detainees.
Defense
Union weighs solo Supreme Court challenge to Defense personnel system
Other groups in labor coalition pull back, citing concerns over precedent that could be set by unfavorable ruling.
Oversight
Panel to continue probe of hurricane center chief's ouster
Lawmakers remain curious about the circumstances of Bill Proenza’s removal, despite a recent announcement that he will be reinstated in a previous job.
Defense
Federal disaster management plan running into criticism
Homeland Security officials defend the document, saying they will address specific concerns after a 30-day review and comment period.
Management
Dangerous Digits
Beware asking customers to type in data on the Web -- the text fields can allow hackers to sneak malicious code onto your site.
Defense
Petraeus delivers report of Iraq progress to Senate skeptics
Some senators accuse the Bush administration of diverting resources to Iraq that could be used elsewhere in the war on terrorism.
Defense
Lawmakers concerned over slow pace of anthrax vaccine acquisition
Health and Human Services spokesman says department plans to issue a request for proposals by the end of the year.
Defense
Leaders of anti-terrorism panel sketch future goals
Former 9/11 Commission leaders urge better nuclear detection technology, streamlining of congressional homeland security and intelligence oversight.
Oversight
Waxman accepts GOP call to expand Hatch Act probe
Oversight committee will ask for records of political presentations by Clinton officials also, to provide historical context.
Defense
Minus provisions on Iraq forces, panel passes Defense bill
Measure contains a 3.5 percent pay raise for military members, a level half a percent higher than President Bush’s request.
Oversight
Ousted hurricane center chief to return to previous post
Bill Proenza will go back to running the National Weather Service's southern region.
Defense
DHS encouraged to improve IT workforce planning
Current plans lack timetables, resources for implementation, GAO finds.
Defense
VA understates wait times for medical care, IG says
Agency official agrees scheduling issues need to be addressed, but challenges report’s methodology.
Oversight
Senate votes to boost bridge repairs
Underlying bill is subject to President Bush's threat to veto measures that exceed his spending requests.
Oversight