People
Group urges investment in more technology to warn public
Most alert systems do not provide specific information or have common messages that everybody would understand
People
Who we believe
A poll shows that Americans trust government to give them useful information about a terrorist attack, but they question IT's role in delivering the message.
People
Smart cameras to watch Mexican border
Intelligent cameras, already used on the northern border, will be at critical entry points from Mexico
People
GAO: Better data sharing needed
More work is needed to improve sharing of information about terrorists, according to a General Accounting Office report
People
DHS to host alert system fair
Homeland Security Department officials plan to host an industry day in October for companies to show off their solutions for public warnings and alert systems
Digital Government
Instant messaging, loud and clear
Instant messaging is a hit at the Voice of America
People
DHS may restrict access to some solicitations
The Homeland Security Department's research division may issue quasi-classified procurement announcements to avoid tipping off potential terrorists about U.S. security gaps
People
Research arm puts lid on contracts
The Homeland Security Department's research arm wants to conceal U.S. security gaps.
People
Congress questions intell sharing center
Lawmakers content that, giving the risks, any change is a good one
Digital Government
Senate OKs OMB deputy director
The Senate Thursday confirmed Joel David Kaplan as the deputy director of the Office of Management and Budget.
People
Panel slams USPS initiatives
E-commerce ventures have been 'largely disappointing,' a presidential commission concludes
People
Feds to tap California prison data
The Department of Homeland Security will get information from the California State Offender Based Information System.
People
Datatrac wins ID card contract
The company will continue making identification cards for aliens living in the United States
People
DHS to toughen maritime security
Electronic manifests, once voluntary for shipping companies, now required by U.S.
People
Senate would force DHS sharing
A provision in the Senate's spending bill for homeland security would compel the department to share data with other agencies
People
Senate pops Homeland funding
Senate's $29.3 billion appropriations bill adds new money for high-tech systems
People
DHS HR team sets fall target
Senior review committee developing personnel guidelines consider pay-banding, other options
People
E-gov fund slashed again
House appropriations committee would provide $1 million, rather than $45 million requested by Bush
People
Security adviser warns of cyberthreats
A presidential assistant warns that we're a long way from protecting critical facilities from digital attacks.
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