Management
Education agenda, budget could make nominee's job tough
Implementing the department's 2002 five-year strategic plan would be one of nominee's first challenges.
Tech
Homeland Security identifies potential infrastructure targets
But full implementation of a national infrastructure protection plan is two to three years away, says the leader of the effort.
Defense
Panel ponders mechanics of naming Intelligence Director
The new director would serve as an adviser who oversees domestic and foreign intelligence.
Defense