Tech
DHS official emphasizes importance of interoperable communications
Department also working to make process of awarding grants to states and localities more transparent.
Tech
Tech groups divided over border-crossing cards
Differences hinge on distance from which IDs could be read, flexibility of technology.
Defense
GAO finds increase in wrongdoing by military recruiters
Incidents ranged from paperwork errors to serious allegations, such as sexual harassment and falsifying documents.
Defense
Court declines document review request in surveillance case
ACLU had asked the court to make sure the government is not redacting too much information.
Defense
Democrats say TSA lacks adequate screening technology
Congress has increased funding in recent years for improving explosives detection technology.
Defense
Arbitrator to weigh charge that CBP unfairly denied bonuses
Immigration employees say they have been prevented from taking language proficiency test that could have earned them extra money.
Defense
DHS will not seek full appeals court review of labor decision
Department is still weighing whether to ask the Supreme Court to overturn decision rejecting key elements of its new personnel system.
Defense
Army association raps Senate for delay on spending bill
Association's president stresses the importance of resuming consideration of the bill as soon as the Senate returns Sept. 5.
Defense
Contractor says tests will show cargo screening effectiveness
Current radiation portal monitors have been criticized for failure to distinguish innocuous materials that emit radiation from actual threats.
Defense
Competition levels in interagency contracting are murky
Advisory group says OMB should consider adding detail to contracting database.
Defense
DHS agencies quick to react to new terror threat
Airport security becomes a multiagency task; TSA implements new rules prohibiting most liquids in carry-on luggage.
Defense
Lieberman submits signatures for independent run
Connecticut senator is the ranking member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.
Defense
Auditors to look into Federal Protective Service finances
Memorandum announcing the hiring of consultant to audit cash-strapped agency comes shortly after lawmakers rejected request to transfer funds.
Defense
Bill targeting intelligence leaks meets criticism
Missouri senator seeks to make it easier to prosecute federal employees and contractors for leaks.
Defense
Foes of FBI searches of library, Internet records renew challenge
Civil liberties groups file new complaint against special subpoena power built into anti-terrorism law.
Defense
Senate leaders agree to take up major port security bill
Bill would authorize about $835 million a year for maritime security using existing Customs and Border Protection fees.
Defense
FEMA chief says Louisiana getting special help on disaster plans
R. David Paulison repeats concern that too few people heed disaster warnings.
Defense
TSA review of new passenger screening system due next month
Secure Flight system is expected to replace "no-fly list" currently used by airlines.
Defense
Report: Army future combat program may be unaffordable
Program could use up to half of the service’s procurement accounts, leaving little money to buy other weapons and equipment.
Defense