FBI bureaucratic maze under fire in Senate grilling
Colleen Rowley, the Minneapolis FBI whistleblower, urged slashing levels of bureau management to curb risk averse culture and streamline processes to better combat terrorism. Director Mueller sought expanded surveillance powers and faster tech upgrades as lawmakers debated Homeland Security creation.
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Bush calls for rapid creation of Homeland Security Department
President Bush pressed Congress to swiftly form a single Cabinet department uniting domestic security functions. He urged quick passage this year, arguing it is an overriding and urgent mission to protect America from threats. Homeland Security Director Tom Ridge promoted the plan, while Senate hearings into intelligence failures coincided with the push.
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