People
Davis keeps close watch on security clearance process
Latest GAO report shows some progress but numerous reasons for continued concern, the congressman says.
Modernization
DOD IT resources failed during Katrina
Shipments of goods to soldiers in Southwest Asia were delayed for four days after the storm hit because a logistics center in Baton Rouge, La., wasn't prepared for the disaster, a report states.
People
Union questions A-76 savings
The cost savings a White House panel projects are "as good as being pulled out of thin air," according to NTEU.
People
Senators push to reopen EPA libraries
Sens. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) and Frank Lautenberg (D-N.J.) are circulating a letter in support of maintaining public access to library collections and services.
Cybersecurity
DHS: All but 3 countries meet visa waiver deadline
Visa Waiver Program countries' newly issued passports must contain a contactless chip with the passport holder’s biographical information and a biometric identifier.
People
Safavian gets 18 months
A judge sentenced the former Office of Federal Procurement Policy administrator to 18 months in prison for lying about dealings with lobbyist Jack Abramoff.
Acquisition
IRS pulling work from modernization contractors
The IRS has taken the primary role as the systems integrator for all projects because of budget constraints, according to a new report.
Modernization
GCN Awards Gala honors the people behind the projects
At last night’s GCN Awards Gala, hundreds of women milled about the Washington Hilton ballroom dressed in flowing chiffon gowns, diamonds and strappy high heels. Brig. Gen. Susan S. Lawrence, attending the event via live feed from Qatar, was wearing desert camouflage. She was the best-dressed woman in the room.<br><a href="http://www.gcn.com/online/vol1_no1/42402-1.html"><u>2006 GCN Gala photo gallery</u></a>
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SRA completes purchase of RABA Technologies
RABA is a systems integrator that supports the intelligence community with a staff of about 200, more than 90 percent of whom have Top Secret/SCI security clearances.
Modernization
Digital TV offers opportunity for interoperability
When part of the radio frequency spectrum currently reserved for television is freed in 2009, it could help strengthen public safety communications, an expert said.
Cybersecurity
Energy probes another data loss
The National Nuclear Security Administration is investigating a case in which a drug arrest in New Mexico uncovered a computer with classified data.
Cybersecurity
The VA awards security contract to partnering firms
Merlin and Watchfire will build and maintain a Web application security system designed to reduce security breach risks at the VA.
Modernization
Visionaries and leaders get their due
The GCN Awards Gala honored 10 agency projects that demonstrated innovation and excellence, as well as this year’s government and industry executives of the year, and Hall of Fame inductees. Below are some comments from the evening’s individual honorees.<br><a href="http://www.gcn.com/online/vol1_no1/42402-1.html"><u>2006 GCN Gala photo gallery</u></a>
People
Unisys starts work on SBInet
The company said it worked with CBP experts, former Border Patrol agents and engineers to create and test operational concepts for optimal border control.
People
Boutelle: Army not blocking political sites
The service is not preventing soldiers in Iraq from accessing liberal news blogs, the Army CIO said.
Modernization
'Con Air' upgrades safety, security
The U.S. Marshals Service has agreed to implement a series of security improvements recommended by the Justice Department’s inspector general for the Justice Prisoner and Alien Transportation System (JPATS).<@SM>
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