Defense
Appropriators reject DHS funds transfer request
Federal Protective Service told to consider longer-term planning, explore fee increases.
Defense
Senate panel approves FEMA overhaul measure
Bill would keep agency within DHS, give administrator a direct advisory role with the president.
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DHS chief revises forecast for fully securing U.S. borders
Department plans to have more than 18,300 Border Patrol agents hired by the end of 2008, which would double the force from 2001 levels.
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Lawmakers demand details on FEMA identity verification contract
Company points to praise of work it conducted in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
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DHS to add biometric data to visitor tracking program
Proposal would cover about a million people, including those seeking immigrant or refugee status.
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Legislators rip DHS contracting practices
Tight deadlines and other challenges are no excuse for poor management, House Government Reform Committee Chairman Tom Davis says.
Defense
Full visitor tracking system to require more time, money
Test programs capturing 10 fingerprints for US VISIT will begin next fiscal year.
Tech
New DHS privacy chief: I'll speak out if necessary
Critics say Hugo Teufel lacks adequate experience in privacy and government management.
Defense
Senator concerned contracting report may have been tainted
Official with ties to subcontractor on fighter jet program took part in discussions on report suggesting procurement strategy.
Tech
Lawmakers poised to pass emergency communications bill
Bill would require DHS to set goals and timeframes for achieving redundant and sustainable systems that work across jurisdictions.
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Federal officials urge immediate preparation for pandemic
Threat should not be treated as hypothetical, HHS seasonal and pandemic flu coordinator says.
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Panel aims to increase competition for services contracts
Group recommends allowing protests on task orders of $5 million or more.
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Senator pursues earmarks for FBI expansion in Alabama
Effort would steer millions of dollars to facilities in Huntsville.
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Lawmakers seek more trade inspectors
Decline in number of inspectors could slow progress on program offering importers incentives for extra security measures, legislator argues.
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Boeing may halt future combat program work over money
Army is seeking a transfer of $295 million to avoid the stop in development work and potential layoffs associated.
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More nations should get visa waivers, researchers say
Expanding program would reduce consular service needs, helping the State Department save money and resources, panelist argues.
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FEMA outsources identity verification for disaster assistance
Agency also plans to issue checks, rather than debit cards.
Defense
Forward Observer: Hobson's Choices
Ohio lawmaker manages to kill weapons programs that don’t make sense to him without being called weak on defense.
Defense
Senate committee cuts funds for several major weapons programs
Cuts to Joint Strike Fighter, Army Future Combat Systems and other programs strip $9 billion from Pentagon’s 2007 budget submission.
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