Digital Government
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Archived documents, a confiscated cupcake and a World War I fighter plane.
Cybersecurity
Better government management is in reach
Student ideas reveal effective management techniques that could be adopted today in agencies.
Digital Government
Next on TSA's agenda: Exploding cupcakes
Pity the Transportation Security Administration, having to devote time and effort (paid for, as some would be sure to point out, with taxpayer dollars) to defend a recent decision to forbid a cupcake from being taken past an airport screening check point.
Cybersecurity
Students demand 'tough love' for TSA screener
Should a dedicated public servant who makes a mistake get a second chance? Steve Kelman's students give a surprising answer.
Cybersecurity
'Freak' TSA screener in process to be fired, Blogger Bob says
The TSA found itself in the middle of a social media frenzy this week with the "Get your freak on" note incident.
Digital Government
TSA reads the tabloids
TSA's Blogger Bob offers some insight based on celebrity news.
Cybersecurity
Stories of 9/11: A conference table, a sheet of paper and TSA
Patrick Schambach, the sixth employee hired at the Transportation Security Administration, recalls the daunting task of building an agency from scratch.
Cybersecurity
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Revitalizing farms; Fighting organized crime; Improving passenger privacy; End of an (Ice) Age.
Cybersecurity
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'Ancient Chinese secret’ goes mainstream; TSA employees in trouble; Farm-fresh blogging; Visiting the floods.
Digital Government
Feeling TSA workers' pain
The headline on the press release screams in bold letters: "Big Labor Captures Airport Screeners."
Cybersecurity
TSA testing mobile devices for its employees, CIO says
The Transportation Security Administration is conducting pilot projects to review several mobile devices for use by employees, CIO Emma Garrison-Alexander said.
Modernization
Texas surrenders to TSA pat-downs
A spat between TSA and Texas legislature has thrust airport pat-downs into the spotlight once again, with the debate pitting personal privacy against national security.
Cybersecurity
TWIC IDs could leave secure areas open to a terrorist attack, GAO finds
The Transportation Security Administration cannot ensure that the Transportation Worker Identification Credential always lands in the right hands, according to a new GAO report.
Cybersecurity
Security of U.S. rail system attracts senator's attention
Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) wants the Homeland Security Department to lead efforts to improve the security of the U.S. rail system.
Cybersecurity
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The face of distracted driving; Women in mathematics; Winner: MyTSA app; Wind powers Wisconsin county.
Cybersecurity
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No DNA tests at airport checkpoints; Broadband plan and recent failure; A full tank of hydrogen.
Cybersecurity