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Digital Government
Senators float plan to extend anti-terrorism powers until May
In short, no changes would be made to the expiring provisions in the short term.
Digital Government
Facebook, YouTube aid in al-Qaeda's spread, study says
The 25-page report even coins a term for the disparate groups.
Modernization
CIA retools site to make information 'more available'
Twitter, Flickr are now options for agency.
Digital Government
TSA tests new technology for airport body scanners
New software that will only generate a generic outline of a person and threatening items will be marked on the outline.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity, virtual border fence on Hill agenda
Legislation and hearings likely in the next few months.
Cybersecurity
DHS official: Cyber attacks against infrastructure on the rise
Schaffer said the government is tracking more and more cyber attacks.
Digital Government
TSA, pilots weigh biometric system for airport screening
Card would allow crew to pass quickly through security checkpoints.
Digital Government
IG finds centers can't search across terrorism databases
Homeland Security Department has spent about $430 million to date developing information-sharing systems.
Digital Government
Privacy advocates want Hill probe of airport scanners
Groups cite concern over safety of machines.
Digital Government
Officials defend airport screening but say changes are coming
Napolitano, Pistole say that the process is evolving.
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Cybersecurity
Hill aides, ACLU urge Obama to address cybersecurity bills
The White House has largely sat on the sidelines as lawmakers and key committees wrangle over competing cyber legislation.
Digital Government
GAO faults disaster recovery plan for critical networks
Auditors say Homeland Security does not have an effective way to rebound from national disaster.
Cybersecurity
Defense cyber chief downplays need to resolve lines of authority
Defense and Homeland Security agreement is the first step.
Digital Government
Most domestic intel centers lack privacy plans
Only 28 of 72 centers have privacy and civil liberties plans approved by the Homeland Security Department.
Digital Government
Companies begin offering faster airport screening
The Transportation Security Administration appears to be taking a wait-and-see approach to the renewed effort.
Digital Government
CIA opens center to prevent spread of dangerous weapons, technology
The CIA today announced the creation of a counterproliferation center that will lead the agency's efforts to detect and prevent the spread of dangerous weapons and technology.
Digital Government
Senate clears $600 million border bill funded by work-visa fees
The Senate approved a bill on Thursday that would pump $600 million in emergency spending into security efforts along the border with Mexico, which would be paid for by raising work-visa fees on foreign companies operating in the United States.
Digital Government
Business groups blast visa fee measure
Pending legislation would raise work-visa fees for foreign companies.
Digital Government