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Senate panel weighs urgency of intelligence reforms
Timing of implementing reforms debated, along with the merits of the proposed national intelligence czar and other changes.
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Ridge: Integration of people, technology helps secure nation
Creation of a communication network for first responders, however, remains a problem, according to Ridge.
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Senators introduce sweeping 9/11 legislation
Omnibus package encompasses every recommendation made by the panel investigating the Sept. 11 attacks.
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NMCI officials refuse to release polling questions
Several experts say the poll would have more validity with an outside auditor.
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Some in tech industry critical of Bush administration's cybersecurity efforts
An effort within the Homeland Security Department to lift the cybersecurity directorship to a deputy assistant secretary level went nowhere, according to government and industry sources.
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CACI chief defends company’s interrogation work
Contract employees’ training met military standards, CEO says.
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Customs and Border Protection canine nominated for top dog award
Trouble attempts to become the second CBP enforcement dog in two years to win national award
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Air marshals under review following inspector general’s investigation
IG report uncovers glaring misconduct among the air guard corps and charges leadership with overlooking blatant infractions.
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Agencies urged to develop teleworker corps for emergency situations
Updated emergency preparedness guides stress need for plans to keep the government running.
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EPA scout plane on lookout for toxic chemicals at GOP convention
Agency teams with Army on airborne detection system deployed for high-profile events.
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Homeland Security officials defend student visitor system
As international students arrive in Washington, officials say Student and Exchange Visitor Information System balances efficiency, security.
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Secret Service coordinator in the eye of convention storm
Steve Hughes, the Secret Service's chief coordinator for GOP convention security, has spent 15 months preparing for the event.
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Unseen multi-agency security force on the job at GOP convention
Nearly 22,000 officers are standing guard at or near the convention site, and 66 federal, state, and local agencies are working together at a nerve center.
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Senators differ over Pentagon control of intelligence agencies
Top Democrat on Senate Intelligence Committee proposes split control of Defense intelligence organizations in times of war.
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Bush issues order boosting CIA director's authority
President also moves to create a national counterterrorism center and set guidelines for sharing intelligence among agencies.
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Officials warn of potential attacks on VA hospitals
Such facilities may be “attractive targets” because of lower security than military bases, FBI and DHS warn.
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TSA to debut revised pre-screening program early next year
New system aims to address privacy concerns raised by controversial CAPPS II effort.
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