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By SHAUN WATERMAN
UPI Homeland and National Security Editor WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 (UPI) -- Lawmakers heard calls Tuesday for the Department of Homeland Security to be stripped of its lead responsibility for protecting U.S. computer networks.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 (UPI) -- The U.S. Homeland Security Department since its inception has overseen about $15 billion in failed contracts, congressional information revealed Wednesday.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (UPI) -- The U.S. Homeland Security Department plans to run all incoming air cargo through radiation detectors at the nation's airports, the agency has announced.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (UPI) -- Cost overruns and other problems make it unlikely that the 670-mile fence along the U.S. Southwest border will be finished by year's end, officials say.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (UPI) -- U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff, on the eve of the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, Wednesday warned against complacency.