Digital Government
TSA lacks technology to meet air cargo screening goal
Lawmaker says Congress might have to take steps to help the agency reach a August 2010 deadline to screen all cargo transported on passenger planes for weapons of mass destruction.
Cybersecurity
House-Senate dispute looms over cybersecurity authority
Aides in the Senate criticize idea of moving responsibility for cybersecurity to a new White House Office that has yet to be created.
Cybersecurity
Officials lack policy for taking cyber war offensive
Policymakers struggle with privacy, access and civil liberty issues involved.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity panel places hill oversight on back burner
While committee decided to focus on recommendations the executive branch can implement, some experts feel time is right for congressional overhaul as well.
Digital Government
DHS launches effort to find illegal immigrants in jails
Program will allow local law enforcement agencies to automatically compare fingerprints of their prisoners against FBI criminal databases and DHS immigration databases.
Digital Government
TSA announces final rule for watch list screening
The Secure Flight program is expected to reduce the number of airline passengers incorrectly identified as being on terrorist watch lists.
Digital Government
Economic outlook bright for biometrics, ID card industries
U.S. public has tuned into value of using DNA for security because of shows like CBS' "CSI"
Digital Government
Airlines expect trouble with passenger screening program
Critics of TSA's Secure Flight say the program could harm international relations, disrupt travel and create more confusion for carriers.
Digital Government
Short-term extension of E-Verify sets up big 2009 battle
Provision in continuing resolution extends program to March 6, only 45 days after the new president takes office.
Modernization
New manager takes on troubled border security program
Air Force Col. Mark Borkowski said he will determine if SBInet has the right management structure, authorities and personnel, and will review whether Boeing is the right contractor for the program.
Digital Government
Homeland Security authorization bill falls by the wayside
This year is the first the committee has not passed such a bill since 2004.
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