| Homeland Security Week | |
|
| |
| WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2010 | Subscribe or unsubscribe from this newsletter |
Department's IG office urges better oversight to avoid wasteful spending.
Full story: http://www.govexec.com/story_page.cfm?articleid=44545&dcn=e_hsw
Deploying more Homeland Security agents to U.S. embassies worldwide to complement State Department efforts could thwart future plots.
Full story: http://www.govexec.com/story_page.cfm?articleid=44563&dcn=e_hsw
An interview with Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Thad Allen on the similarities and differences between the two relief operations.
Full story: http://www.govexec.com/story_page.cfm?articleid=44560&dcn=e_hsw
According to Democratic aides, Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala., is stalling more than 70 nominees in an effort to win concessions for his home state.
Full story: http://www.govexec.com/story_page.cfm?articleid=44548&dcn=e_hsw

Without deal, spy and intelligence-gathering powers will expire at the end of the month.
Full story: http://www.govexec.com/story_page.cfm?articleid=44554&dcn=e_hsw
Agency would be based on the National Weather Service.
Full story: http://www.govexec.com/story_page.cfm?articleid=44559&dcn=e_hsw
House members say Homeland Security should make a greater effort to gauge the public's response to potential passenger screening technologies.
Full story: http://www.govexec.com/story_page.cfm?articleid=44544&dcn=e_hsw
Debate over the government's handling of the Christmas bombing plot has not been helpful to law enforcement efforts, says Dennis Blair.
Full story: http://www.govexec.com/story_page.cfm?articleid=44535&dcn=e_hsw
"We will continue to look for efficiencies and best practices, but the bottom line is we will not shortchange our soldiers and their families."
-- Army Secretary John McHugh announcing that leaders are scrubbing the budget to identify funds to cover shortfalls in base operating support accounts this year.

Subscriptions | Customer Service | Unsubscribe | Contact the Editor
This message was sent from GovExec.com to @{delivery_email}@. You have been sent Homeland Security Week because you have opted in to receive it.
Note: It may take our system up to two business days to process your unsubscribe request and during that time you may receive one or two more newsletters. Thank you for reading Homeland Security Week.
Review our privacy policy.
Government Executive * 600 New Hampshire Avenue, NW * Washington, DC 20037