Defense
Report details challenges of new border security requirements
Initiative requires travelers entering the United States from any part of the Western Hemisphere to have secure, government-approved identification.
News
Study bolsters case for single federal regulator of life insurance
Industry would be able to save money by reducing the filing of regulatory reports, streamlining consumer complaints and undergoing fewer exams.
News
GOP lawmakers say Congress sapping DHS' energy
Recommendation from the 9/11 commission that the House streamline oversight of homeland security has gone unheeded.
Defense
Defense plans to be big user of GSA’s Networx contract
Defense Information Systems Agency officials say they plan to shift from the existing FTS 2001 telecommunications system to Networx along with other federal agencies.
Oversight
Lawyers anticipate failures in Indian trust fund accounting plan
Expected exclusions would eliminate “vast majority” of beneficiaries and assets in dispute, plaintiffs in long-running case argue.
Oversight
OSC rejects claim it leaked copies of Hatch Act report
In a letter, Special Counsel Scott Bloch suggests that the General Services Administration was the source of the leak.
Defense
Navy rolls out new workforce strategy
Service hopes to set an example for the federal government in recruiting and retaining talent.
Defense
Report notes progress at DHS privacy office
Remaining challenges include issuing timely reports and updating public notices for old databases.
Defense
Senators offer bill to delay security rules for Canadian border
Legislation would require DHS to evaluate a test program in Washington state to determine if enhanced drivers licenses could be used to meet the new requirements.
News
Bush says 'leadership' is needed to pass immigration bill
President calls criticism that the measure amounts to amnesty “empty political rhetoric.”
News