Government Executive December 2003 Vol. 35, No.17

Technology firms are taking several roads to reach the Homeland Security Department Forced north by enhanced U.S. border security, Mexican cartels are seizing land to grow and produce drugs in national parks and forests. Agencies are cracking down on charge card abuse by employees. While the Army grinds it out in Iraq, its repair depots are struggling to keep up. gtla The winners of The Government Technology Leadership Awards are designing the tools for better business. start departments Uncle Sam's police academy works around the clock to train new federal cops. Airports must decide whether to stick with federal screeners or go commercial. Once the domain of back room technology staffers, open source software is stepping out. In roles from fleet commander to travel policy chief, Bill Rivers paved the road to progress during 30 years at GSA. When words get in the way, the message is moot. - start COLUMNS =