Digital Government
Key Republicans offer concessions to kick-start FISA bill
Senate and House GOP members describe the effort as one of their last offers at a compromise.
Digital Government
Prospects fading fast for FISA deal by recess, aides say
Looming in the background is a threat from moderate-to-conservative Blue Dog Democrats in the House to force a vote on a Senate-passed electronic surveillance bill.
Digital Government
Senate GOP offers FISA compromise to House Democrats
A secret court would determine whether telecommunications firms should be immune from lawsuits arising from their role in the Bush administration's warrantless domestic spying activities.
Digital Government
FEMA under fire for slow progress on new alert system
House committee members introduce legislation that would establish standards and requirements for the agency to meet.
Digital Government
Report cites mounting threats fueled by online extremists
Terrorists are increasingly using the Internet in an effort to radicalize people inside the United States but the U.S. government does not have a coordinated strategy to counter their efforts, according to a Senate committee report.
Digital Government
Employer verification bills expose House's deep divisions
The first of several House hearings to consider changes in immigration laws drew a crowd today, a strong sign that passion over the issue remains even though Democratic leaders have not committed to bringing any specific legislation to the floor for a vote.
Digital Government
Official: Airlines best suited to run fingerprint program
DHS policy chief cautioned shifting the responsibility of taking fingerprints of foreigners leaving the nation's airports to the federal government would likely lead to flight disruptions.
Cybersecurity
DHS cites steps to detect increasing network intrusions
The Department of Homeland Security intends to deploy 50 new intrusion detection systems to federal agencies by the end of the year.
Digital Government
Democrats’ concerns persist over police access to satellite data
House Democrats say the Bush administration appears to be on a slippery slope toward significant violations of constitutional rights.
Digital Government
Committee members seek info on DHS use of satellites
House Homeland Security Committee members told Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff in a letter that they will prevent a new office that coordinates the use of space satellites from opening unless their concerns are addressed.
Digital Government
DHS pushes for reauthorization of e-verification program
Voluntary federal program allows employers to check the legal status of new workers and is viewed by the administration as critical to immigration overhaul.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers question role, staffing of cybersecurity unit
Multibillion-dollar cybersecurity initiative makes DHS responsible for securing federal computer networks.
Almost There!
Help us tailor content specifically for you: