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Industry hoping for action on data security bill this year

Legislation would update the six-year-old bill establishing requirements for securing personal or sensitive data.

February 19, 2008 comments

GAO chief announces resignation

David Walker says he'll leave March 12 to head new foundation.

February 15, 2008 comments

DHS and Labor want to revamp program for hiring temporary farm workers

More than half of the 1.2 million agricultural laborers are undocumented immigrants.

February 15, 2008 comments

Chairman delays bill to prevent debt collection from service members killed in action

Under current law, the VA is required to contact family of deceased to collect debt.

February 15, 2008 comments

Air Force envisions multiyear contract for new tankers

The multiyear buy would not immediately affect Air Force budgets.

February 15, 2008 comments

Surplus federal computers not reaching rural towns

Advocates push for passage of a bill that would direct federal surplus property to communities in need.

February 15, 2008 comments

DHS chief defends grant funding, new satellite office

Congress won't see department transition plan before the incoming administration.

February 14, 2008 comments

First-term House Dems win earmarks while dueling over mantle of reform

Freshmen accounted for $263 million in personal, single-sponsor earmarks.

February 14, 2008 comments

Federal officials strategize on boosting acquisition workforce

Internships and new training programs are tools agencies hope will attract and retain contracting employees.

February 14, 2008 comments

Lawmaker: New amphibious ships should be nuclear

Gene Taylor, D-Miss., also repeated his demand that the Marine Corps' Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle be redesigned.

February 13, 2008 comments