http://www.govexec.comen-usWed, 11 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/excellence/management-matters/2007/04/walking-the-talk/24146/Getting first responders on the same wavelength requires more than just new technology.David Perera and Jonathan MarinoWed, 11 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/excellence/management-matters/2007/04/walking-the-talk/24146/Management - Management Mattershttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/03/panel-may-hold-hearings-on-emergency-wireless-project/24066/Agencies are reconsidering the viability of program to provide a communications network for first responders.Jonathan MarinoThu, 29 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/03/panel-may-hold-hearings-on-emergency-wireless-project/24066/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/03/nteu-to-represent-1400-federal-airport-screeners/24048/Union hopes to expand representation of TSA employees, as rival labor organization notes it has been active in the agency for five years.Jonathan MarinoTue, 27 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/03/nteu-to-represent-1400-federal-airport-screeners/24048/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/03/lack-of-detention-space-hinders-efforts-to-track-fugitive-immigrants/24037/Inspector general recommends more resources, notes number of fugitives rose nearly 88 percent from 2001 to 2006.Jonathan MarinoMon, 26 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/03/lack-of-detention-space-hinders-efforts-to-track-fugitive-immigrants/24037/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/03/cbp-prepares-to-expand-expedited-import-tracking/24027/Project aims to replace a long-used paper system for processing commercial imports with electronic processing.Jonathan MarinoFri, 23 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/03/cbp-prepares-to-expand-expedited-import-tracking/24027/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/03/dhs-privacy-czar-seeks-additional-investigators/24008/Office also wants to hire more employees to handle FOIA requests.Jonathan MarinoThu, 22 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/03/dhs-privacy-czar-seeks-additional-investigators/24008/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/03/dhs-still-faces-hurdles-tracking-visitor-exits-by-land/23993/Agency still years away from being fully able to verify departures, panelists tell lawmakers.Jonathan MarinoTue, 20 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/03/dhs-still-faces-hurdles-tracking-visitor-exits-by-land/23993/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/03/senate-bill-would-transfer-agriculture-inspectors-out-of-dhs/23984/Measure proposed in part to address concerns about a lack of resources for checks to adequately protect against foreign pests.Jonathan MarinoMon, 19 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/03/senate-bill-would-transfer-agriculture-inspectors-out-of-dhs/23984/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/03/whistleblower-legislation-faces-veto-threat/23977/Bill would boost protections for employees in security and science agencies from retaliation for disclosing mismanagement.Jonathan MarinoFri, 16 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/03/whistleblower-legislation-faces-veto-threat/23977/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/03/coast-guard-cancels-patrol-boat-contract/23947/Agency will be more involved in managing the program, and will solicit new bids for design and development work.Jonathan MarinoThu, 15 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/03/coast-guard-cancels-patrol-boat-contract/23947/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/03/dhs-tech-chief-wants-broadband-for-first-responders/23966/Access to high-speed networks would enable responders to receive federal broadcasts and warnings.Jonathan MarinoThu, 15 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/03/dhs-tech-chief-wants-broadband-for-first-responders/23966/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/03/lawmaker-probes-contract-oversight-at-dhs-agency/23932/Letters to key Homeland Security officials ask for more detail on the budget challenges facing the Federal Protective Service.Jonathan MarinoTue, 13 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/03/lawmaker-probes-contract-oversight-at-dhs-agency/23932/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/03/rule-broadens-dhs-post-employment-lobbying-limits/23915/Senior officials will be prohibited from lobbying anywhere in the department for 12 months after they leave.Jonathan MarinoFri, 09 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/03/rule-broadens-dhs-post-employment-lobbying-limits/23915/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/03/coast-guard-aims-to-hire-more-contract-oversight-officials/23906/Agency has already recruited more people to ensure better management of fleet modernization, IG says.Jonathan MarinoThu, 08 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/03/coast-guard-aims-to-hire-more-contract-oversight-officials/23906/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/03/rail-representatives-rip-dhs-grants-bureaucracy/23895/Amtrak inspector general highlights vast differences between airport and ground transit security.Jonathan MarinoWed, 07 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/03/rail-representatives-rip-dhs-grants-bureaucracy/23895/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/03/lawmakers-say-tsa-whistleblower-rights-provision-goes-too-far/23882/If language in a rail security bill is enacted, whistleblowers could gain an unfair advantage in cases alleging retaliation, panel members say.Jonathan MarinoTue, 06 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/03/lawmakers-say-tsa-whistleblower-rights-provision-goes-too-far/23882/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/03/tsa-head-says-collective-bargaining-would-be-costly/23874/Kip Hawley estimates price tag for implementing bargaining rights would be $160 million.Jonathan MarinoMon, 05 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/03/tsa-head-says-collective-bargaining-would-be-costly/23874/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/03/dhs-lacks-timetable-for-monitoring-visitor-departures/23858/Exit tracking component of US VISIT “not ready for prime time yet,” program official says.Jonathan MarinoThu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/03/dhs-lacks-timetable-for-monitoring-visitor-departures/23858/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/02/fema-urged-to-improve-grants-management/23826/Officials acknowledge the need to do better in this area, as well as in contracting; director points to progress in hiring.Jonathan MarinoWed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/02/fema-urged-to-improve-grants-management/23826/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/02/immigration-agency-outsources-food-service-at-detention-centers/23804/Bureau expects to save $5 million over three years by contracting the work to an Alaska Native firm, but some are skeptical the transition will go smoothly.Jonathan MarinoMon, 26 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/02/immigration-agency-outsources-food-service-at-detention-centers/23804/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/02/senators-seek-probe-of-federal-protective-service-budget-issues/23794/Lawmakers ask GAO to look into the service’s placement, and its ability to manage contract guards.Jonathan MarinoFri, 23 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/02/senators-seek-probe-of-federal-protective-service-budget-issues/23794/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/02/dhs-seeks-to-expand-information-sharing-program/23789/Involving more agencies would facilitate faster exchanges of knowledge about cyber-threats and attacks, official says.Jonathan MarinoThu, 22 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/02/dhs-seeks-to-expand-information-sharing-program/23789/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/02/officials-urge-international-collaboration-to-fight-child-pornography/23778/Offenders are shifting away from pay-per-view sites to new networks, investigators say.Jonathan MarinoWed, 21 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/02/officials-urge-international-collaboration-to-fight-child-pornography/23778/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/02/lawmakers-seek-update-on-fbi-probe-of-los-alamos-breach/23767/Energy and Commerce Committee members also ask for views on aspects of the security clearance process at the Energy Department.Jonathan MarinoTue, 20 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/02/lawmakers-seek-update-on-fbi-probe-of-los-alamos-breach/23767/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/02/dhs-police-thwart-intruder-at-lawmakers-district-office/23750/Federal Protective Service responds when military veteran allegedly enters congressman's office with a knife.Jonathan MarinoFri, 16 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/02/dhs-police-thwart-intruder-at-lawmakers-district-office/23750/Defense