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Senate stimulus bill lacks House's E-Verify provision
The House version of the economic stimulus bill would require E-Verify employment verification for all contracts covered by the stimulus spending; the Senate bill approved today does not.
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Today's headlines: From Federal Times, NextGov and more
In the news: GSA and stimulus spending; Stimulus and IT spending; Promotion for DHS cyber exec; Government and open-source software.
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FAA suffers massive data breach; more than 45,000 affected
The agency said the personally identifiable information of more than 45,000 employees and retirees was electronically stolen.
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Obama starts review of cybersecurity programs
President Barack Obama has ordered an immediate review of the government's cybersecurity plan, programs and activities.
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Plan for cybersecurity review draws praise
Interagency assessment is aimed at improving collaboration and determining if resources are adequate.
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Biden urges cooperation on cybersecurity
Vice President Joe Biden urged cooperation with European allies on cybersecurity during his first major foreign policy speech since becoming vice president.
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DHS wants cybersecurity sources
The Homeland Security Department wants to learn about industry's technical capabilities for supporting DHS' National Cyber Security Division.
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DHS' volatile funding history
The total amount of funding for state and locals grants has varied greatly in the past six fiscal years.
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DHS prepares to deploy virtual fence
Lab testing of the Homeland Security Department's SBInet virtual fence revealed minor computer bugs that are expected to be fixed before construction begins in March or April, the program's director said.
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ODNI's Hathaway expected to be named cyber czar
Cybersecurity advisor will conduct 60-day review of federal security efforts to drive President Obama's cyber agenda, sources say.
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Bill aims to prevent over-classification
The House has passed a measure with information technology components that's designed to improve information sharing by preventing the Homeland Security Department from over-classifying data.
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House again passes traveler redress bill
The House has again passed a measure that would require enhanced redress processes for passengers misidentified by databases or terrorist watch lists.
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SRA warns of possible data breach
SRA International has warned current and former employees and its customers, including federal employees, about a possible data breach.
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DHS approved 65 technologies under Safety Act
The Homeland Security Department approved 65 anti-terrorism products and services for special liability protections under the Safety Act in 2008.
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