http://www.govexec.com GovExec.com is government's business news daily and the premier Web site for federal managers and executives. en-us Copyright 2009 by National Journal Group Inc. http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:35:01 GMT klunney@govexec.com (Kellie Lunney) webmaster@govexec.com (webmaster) http://www.govexec.com/img/GovExecLogo_red_RSS.jpg http://www.govexec.com 144 22 1440 http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/112009cdam1.htm ?rss=basics&oref=rss Erroll Southers is a former FBI agent. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/112009cdam1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=44087 webmaster@govexec.com (From CongressDaily) Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:13:44 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/111809cdpm1.htm ?rss=basics&oref=rss Contractors have benefited from a 60 percent spike in procurement and research and development accounts in the last eight years. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/111809cdpm1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=44072 webmaster@govexec.com (Megan Scully, CongressDaily) Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:46:43 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/111809ap2.htm ?rss=basics&oref=rss Inquiry could look at personnel policies and the availability of mental health services for troubled personnel. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/111809ap2.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=44067 webmaster@govexec.com (Anne Gearan, Associated Press) Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:05:05 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/111709cdpm2.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss Lawmakers say administration should be more forthcoming with information on the deadly shootings. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/111709cdpm2.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=44059 webmaster@govexec.com (Chris Strohm and Megan Scully, CongressDaily) Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:29:50 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/111709cdam2.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss Senior officials speak to intelligence committees, but deny request to send witnesses to Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/111709cdam2.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=44055 webmaster@govexec.com (Chris Strohm, CongressDaily) Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:40:06 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/110909cdam2.htm ?rss=basics&oref=rss Lawmakers might have to pass a temporary extension if the House and Senate can't agree on renewing key provisions of the law that are set to expire on Dec. 31. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/110909cdam2.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=44002 webmaster@govexec.com (Chris Strohm, CongressDaily) Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:09:31 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/110609cdam2.htm ?rss=basics&oref=rss The $64.9 billion legislation includes $27.38 billion for the Justice Department. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/110609cdam2.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43989 webmaster@govexec.com (Humberto Sanchez, CongressDaily) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:30:21 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/110509cdam2.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss The Cabinet secretaries oppose an appropriations bill amendment that would block funds for trying suspected terrorists in federal courts. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/110509cdam2.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43978 webmaster@govexec.com (Humberto Sanchez, CongressDaily) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:16:51 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/110409kp1.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss Selection of Grayling Williams signals commitment to interagency coordination. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/110409kp1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43968 kpeters@govexec.com (Katherine McIntire Peters) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:43:03 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/110209cdpm1.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss Susan Collins, R-Maine, wants position based at the Homeland Security Department, not in White House. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/110209cdpm1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43954 webmaster@govexec.com (Chris Strohm, CongressDaily) Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:02:22 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/103009cdam1.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss Risk assessments of passenger screening devices are unreliable, according to watchdog. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/103009cdam1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43925 webmaster@govexec.com (From CongressDaily) Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:09:47 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/103009cdpm2.htm ?rss=basics&oref=rss Senator say his bill would not give the Homeland Security Department the power to place mandates on the private sector. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/103009cdpm2.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43927 webmaster@govexec.com (Chris Strohm, CongressDaily) Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:32:23 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/102809cdam1.htm ?rss=basics&oref=rss Investigators will examine whether the CIA misled the House speaker about the use of waterboarding on terrorism suspects. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/102809cdam1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43895 webmaster@govexec.com (Chris Strohm, CongressDaily) Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:21:17 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/102709cdpma2.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss Senior administration official does not disclose specific instances, but agrees that the process for congressional notification needs to be improved. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/102709cdpma2.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43888 webmaster@govexec.com (Chris Strohm, CongressDaily) Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:37:24 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/102609ap2.htm ?rss=basics&oref=rss Inspector general also says the bureau still needs more translators. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/102609ap2.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43873 webmaster@govexec.com (From the Associated Press) Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:09:53 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/102309cdam2.htm ?rss=basics&oref=rss Republicans claim they were not adequately consulted about the scope and direction of the investigation. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/102309cdam2.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43863 webmaster@govexec.com (Chris Strohm, CongressDaily) Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:40:10 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/102309cdpm1.htm ?rss=basics&oref=rss Legislation includes a provision allowing crew members of U.S. ships to defend themselves against pirates without worrying about legal liability. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/102309cdpm1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43868 webmaster@govexec.com (Chris Strohm, CongressDaily) Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:10:55 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/102009cdam1.htm ?rss=basics&oref=rss Policy preventing homeland security grants from being used to support current projects could stall critical programs, governors association says. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/102009cdam1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43835 webmaster@govexec.com (Chris Strohm, CongressDaily) Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:59:27 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/101609nj1.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss Facing a host of bad options, Barack Obama is poised to take ownership of a war that will inevitably shadow his presidency. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/101609nj1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43816 webmaster@govexec.com (James Kitfield, National Journal) Fri, 16 Oct 2009 22:32:58 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/101409cdpm1.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss Real growth in pay and benefits for the Defense Department's military and civilian personnel will contribute to increased spending. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/101409cdpm1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43798 webmaster@govexec.com (Megan Scully, CongressDaily) Wed, 14 Oct 2009 23:57:57 GMT