Oversight
Agencies put regulatory plans online
New unified agenda is designed to increase transparency, save money.
Defense
Industry experts see market growth for ID cards, prisons
Participants at the conference expect the federal government to continue turning to the private sector to meet homeland security needs.
Oversight
House GOP leader may accept some additional spending in budget
Emergency funds, such as as $3 billion for border security, could be added to omnibus spending bill.
Defense
'We're all at risk' of attack, cyber chief says
Homeland Security official urges private industry and government cooperation to make cybersecurity a priority.
Oversight
Intelligence agencies to launch common performance appraisal system
Employees across 16 agencies will be rated on a standard set of criteria starting with the fiscal 2009 appraisal cycle.
Oversight
Regulators order stricter screening for access to radioactive materials
Personnel will undergo fingerprinting and background checks.
Oversight
Congress back to drawing board on massive spending bill
A White House veto threat this weekend scotched chances for a deal.
Defense
Conference bill strengthens role of National Guard chief
Measure would make the chief a "principal advisor" to the Defense secretary on non-federal National Guard forces.
Oversight
Seeing the Election From Abroad
A combination of historic appreciation, current disappointment, and hope for the future have foreigners watching the 2008 election.
Defense
DHS accepts delivery of electronic fence, with caveats
Michael Chertoff leaves open the possibility of pursuing other surveillance technologies for rest of border.
Oversight
Justice details grants to help victims of ID theft
Program is intended to expand existing services and strengthen law-enforcement response.
Oversight
Intelligence contract recompete could be lucrative for several firms
New report indicates that the ICE2 follow-on could be a multiple award worth up to $2.25 billion.
Oversight
Critics say problems at State IG's office will persist
The organization's budget had fallen in real terms by about 6 percent since 2001, even as State's overall budget grew by 50 percent.
Oversight
House Dems accuse White House of censoring federal scientists
Top officials said to exert unusual control over public statements of federal scientists on climate change issues.
Oversight
EEOC commissioner pushes hiring of people with disabilities
Such employees represent less than 1 percent of the federal workforce, and less than 0.5 percent of positions above GS-15.
Oversight
Government operations bills may be postponed until 2008
FISA overhaul remains a possibility to pass before recess.
Defense
Coast Guard expands wireless maritime 911 system
Rescue 21 will add more port security coverage and provide enhanced direction technology.
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