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Border security will loom large for Obama administration (12/23/08) Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano, the likely chief of Homeland Security, has been a vocal critic of federal efforts. Concerns voiced over new border-crossing rules (12/05/08) Homeland Security official expresses confidence deadline for implementing the requirements will be met, but others, including Canadians, have doubts. Homeland Security criticized for lax oversight of programs worth billions (11/21/08) Senior managers failed to find time for review board meetings, allowing large projects to run behind schedule and over budget, auditors say. Obama win reignites push to organize airport screeners (11/05/08) Federal unions hope Democratic leadership will open door to collective bargaining rights for Transportation Security Administration employees. EEOC group says agencies should boost Hispanic employment and hiring efforts (10/23/08) Hispanics are underrepresented in the government's senior ranks, where they make up slightly more than 3 percent. Senate sends 3.9 percent pay raise to President Bush (09/29/08) Unions and management groups applaud the pay increase, but note the measure will place strain on some agencies by holding funding level. Congress questions Homeland Security's approach to nuclear detection (09/25/08) GAO, scientists: Key acquisition programs are failing to deliver on promises. DHS radiation detection program may exceed cost estimates by $1 billion, GAO says (09/24/08) Homeland Security disputes findings; Congress to explore troubled program. Homeland Security replaces head of troubled border program (09/23/08) Mark Borkowski, a veteran government manager, will now lead the multibillion-dollar virtual fence project. Agencies urge Congress to act on threat posed by stateless sublike watercraft (09/19/08) Spike in use of vessels by drug cartels creates legal and logistical challenges for Coast Guard. Homeland Security officials defend virtual border fence program (09/11/08) Customs and Border Protection chief tells lawmakers delay is better than hasty implementation. CBP ad blitz will explain new travel document requirements (09/04/08) Land and sea travelers must show valid identity and citizenship documents to enter the United States by June 2009.
DHS technology contract may be headed for a 'spending spree' (08/28/08) Vehicle for procuring information technology services will be popular for frenzied fourth quarter spending, research firm says. Lawmakers call for trial run of new cargo security rule (08/07/08) Bipartisan group of House members says implementing the rule before testing it could disrupt the balance between security and commerce. Lawmaker says DHS is thwarting cargo screening mandate (08/06/08) House Homeland Security Committee chairman cites 2007 law that requires all cargo to be scanned at foreign ports by 2012. Trade groups ask Congress to delay cargo security rule (07/21/08) Rule would require manufacturers to submit 10 new categories of data on cargo containers before they are shipped to the United States by sea. Border officers get retirement benefits boost (07/07/08) A legislative provision that took effect over the weekend gives Customs and Border Protection officers law enforcement status. Groups to warn panel about economic effect of seizing laptops (06/24/08) Customs' practice of confiscating electronic devices and downloading data would have chilling effect on business travel, interest groups plan to testify. Service to America Medals finalists unveiled (06/18/08) Nominees recognized for their work in science, technology and human rights issues. House panel backs retirement benefits boost for border officers (06/13/08) Bill also limits funding for new DHS personnel system.
