GovernmentExecutive.com  Homeland Security Week
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2009 Subscribe or unsubscribe from this newsletter
 
  1. Administration briefs two Capitol Hill panels on Fort Hood shootings
  2. Agencies begin limited Fort Hood briefings
  3. Defense measure likely to carry unfinished spending bills
  4. GAO: Costs to implement BRAC have risen significantly
  5. Senate approves military construction-VA spending measure
  6. Armed Services panel delays briefing on Fort Hood incident
  7. Army combat stress is up Afghanistan, down in Iraq
  8. Gates: Vehicles blaze new procurement trail
  9. Alleged Army gunman's former patients need follow-up care, observers say
  10. From Nextgov.com: Homeland Security CIO reviewing dozens of IT programs for cost and risks
  11. Search for illegal immigrants widens
  12. From Nextgov.com: Cybersecurity remains a constant battle for many IT officials
  13. Quote of the week
   Brought to you by General Dynamics Information Technology

Brought to you by General Dynamics Information Technology

Enterprise IT Support Services Contract

General Dynamics Information Technology enterprise IT support to the U.S. Coast Guard under a five-year, $140 million task order awarded through the EAGLE contract.

The company will provide a range of enterprise IT support services to select Coast Guard organizations administered through the U.S. Coast Guard Telecommunication and Information Systems Command (TISCOM).

Strong Partners for Strong Enterprises.

    The 2009 Open Season is almost here!
    Now is the time to get updated on health, dental, vision and flexible spending account benefits. Our guide will help federal managers, employees, and their families navigate the Open Season. Sign up now for news, updates and tips published every Monday from October 26 through December 14.
  1. Administration briefs two Capitol Hill panels on Fort Hood shootings
    By Chris Strohm, CongressDaily

    Senior officials speak to intelligence committees, but deny request to send witnesses to Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing.

    Full story: http://www.govexec.com/story_page.cfm?articleid=44055&dcn=e_hsw

    Return to Top
  2. Agencies begin limited Fort Hood briefings
    By Chris Strohm and Megan Scully, CongressDaily

    Lawmakers say administration should be more forthcoming with information on the deadly shootings.

    Full story: http://www.govexec.com/story_page.cfm?articleid=44059&dcn=e_hsw

    Return to Top
  3. Defense measure likely to carry unfinished spending bills
    By Humberto Sanchez, CongressDaily

    Financial Services appropriations legislation containing the federal employee pay raise is expected to hitch a ride.

    Full story: http://www.govexec.com/story_page.cfm?articleid=44054&dcn=e_hsw

    Return to Top
  4. GAO: Costs to implement BRAC have risen significantly
    By Katherine McIntire Peters

    Auditors estimate the long-term savings will be about 70 percent lower than projected in 2005.

    Full story: http://www.govexec.com/story_page.cfm?articleid=44062&dcn=e_hsw

    Return to Top
    5. Brought to you by General Dynamics Information Technology

    Brought to you by General Dynamics Information Technology

    Enterprise IT Support Services Contract

    General Dynamics Information Technology enterprise IT support to the U.S. Coast Guard under a five-year, $140 million task order awarded through the EAGLE contract.

    The company will provide a range of enterprise IT support services to select Coast Guard organizations administered through the U.S. Coast Guard Telecommunication and Information Systems Command (TISCOM).

    Strong Partners for Strong Enterprises.

  5. Senate approves military construction-VA spending measure
    By Humberto Sanchez, CongressDaily

    Chamber adds funding to renovate empty buildings to provide housing and services to homeless veterans.

    Full story: http://www.govexec.com/story_page.cfm?articleid=44058&dcn=e_hsw

    Return to Top
  6. Armed Services panel delays briefing on Fort Hood incident
    From CongressDaily

    The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee plans to hold a Thursday hearing on the shootings.

    Full story: http://www.govexec.com/story_page.cfm?articleid=44051&dcn=e_hsw

    Return to Top
  7. Army combat stress is up Afghanistan, down in Iraq
    By Bob Brewin

    Multiple deployments are increasing mental health problems, reports say.

    Full story: http://www.govexec.com/story_page.cfm?articleid=44042&dcn=e_hsw

    Return to Top
  8. Gates: Vehicles blaze new procurement trail
    By Megan Scully, CongressDaily

    Mine-resistant, all-terrain vehicles mark a significant departure from the slow development cycles typical of most major defense programs, says Pentagon chief.

    Full story: http://www.govexec.com/story_page.cfm?articleid=44038&dcn=e_hsw

    Return to Top
  9. Alleged Army gunman's former patients need follow-up care, observers say
    By Katherine McIntire Peters

    Service declines to discuss steps Army is taking, if any, to help soldiers formerly treated by psychiatrist.

    Full story: http://www.govexec.com/story_page.cfm?articleid=44036&dcn=e_hsw

    Return to Top
  10. From Nextgov.com: Homeland Security CIO reviewing dozens of IT programs for cost and risks
    By Jill R. Aitoro

    Richard Spires says his goal is to find where DHS has systemic weaknesses in managing IT programs, and he leaves open the possibility that some projects could be suspended.

    Full story: http://www.govexec.com/story_page.cfm?articleid=44035&dcn=e_hsw

    Return to Top
  11. Search for illegal immigrants widens
    By Chris Strohm, CongressDaily

    Homeland Security announces that by 2013 all law enforcement agencies should be able to access technology identifying illegal immigrants in U.S. prison system.

    Full story: http://www.govexec.com/story_page.cfm?articleid=44033&dcn=e_hsw

    Return to Top
  12. From Nextgov.com: Cybersecurity remains a constant battle for many IT officials
    By Jill R. Aitoro

    Employee violations of security policies continue to introduce risks that hackers exploit, survey results show.

    Full story: http://www.govexec.com/story_page.cfm?articleid=44019&dcn=e_hsw

    Return to Top
  13. Quote of the Week:

    "Our servicemen and women have been doing right by America for generations. And as long as I am commander-in-chief, America's going to do right by them."

    -- President Barack Obama on Wednesday during remarks at Arlington National Cemetery to commemorate Veterans Day.

    Return to Top