Digital Government
Homeland Security replaces head of troubled border program
Mark Borkowski, a veteran government manager, will now lead the multibillion-dollar virtual fence project.
Cybersecurity
Draft cybersecurity review has DHS on defensive
Expert panel questions whether Homeland Security should be in charge of securing federal computer networks.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers worry stopgap funding would hinder security programs
Homeland Security official calls continuing resolutions "extremely distracting" for any agency, says level funding would stunt the department's growth.
Digital Government
TSA official: Watch list exemption program ready soon
Homeland Security has been prohibited by Congress from implementing Secure Flight until 10 privacy and technical conditions are met.
Digital Government
U.S. efforts against nuclear, chemical terrorism defended
DHS Secretary Michael Chertoff cites progress Bush administration has made after independent report gave the U.S. a "C" for the measures it has taken to prevent future attacks.
Digital Government
Thompson says cargo scanning mandate being thwarted
House Homeland Security Committee chairman argues Customs and Border Protection effort to focus on high-risk corridors instead of 100 percent of ports runs afoul of the law.
Digital Government
House lawmakers reach deal on bill to renew E-Verify
Bill includes provisions that would ensure Homeland Security provides timely reimbursements to the Social Security Administration for use of its resources.
Digital Government
E-Verify may be entangled by Senate Immigration debate
Some senators seeking to approve additional immigration measures with the reauthorization of the DHS program.
Digital Government
Reauthorization of E-Verify program in doubt
A main source of contention in the negotiations is whether to allow Social Security Administration to use its own funding when necessary.
Digital Government
Chertoff defends border actions, calls for immigration bill
DHS chief says a guest-worker program would help stem the flow of illegal immigrants across the nation's Southern border.
Digital Government
Groups urge House leaders to improve E-Verify system
Changes sought as Congress moves to reauthorize the Department of Homeland Security program.
Digital Government
Senate's FISA debate to focus on immunity for telecoms
Critics of the immunity amendments point to a recent federal court ruling that favors their position.
Modernization
Federal identity programs boost biometrics market
The estimated value of government contracts for ID programs has more than doubled since 2006, fueling a hot business for lobbying.
Digital Government
Lawmakers seek House vote on E-Verify reauthorization
Representatives hope to extend the Homeland Security program through 2018.
Digital Government
Reid says Senate will vote on FISA after recess
An amendment to strip telecom companies of their legal protection for participating in NSA's warrantless wiretapping will be among the measures up for vote on July 8.
Digital Government
Incoming president will face key deadlines for Homeland Security programs
Some of the deadlines have been imposed by Congress, while others were put in place by the current department leadership team.
Cybersecurity
Appropriator lists grants, cybersecurity among priorities
The Department of Homeland Security has requested nearly $300 million for its role in the administration's Cyber Security Initiative.
Digital Government
Aides outline ways to improve Homeland Security R&D
Officials must do more to develop partnerships with owners of critical infrastructure and work with private companies to develop technology processes that support resilience.
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