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Letter: TWIC card delayed by technology

Reader writes about not getting a Transportation Workers Identification Credential when fingerprinting technology malfunctions.

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Letter: Terrorism database problems don't add up

A reader writes, "There are mathematical problems in the terrorism database that need to be considered along with the possible administrative ones."

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GSA chooses acting FAS commissioner

Tyree Varnado, the assistant regional Federal Acquisition Service commissioner for GSA's southwest region, will take over the national post Sept. 21.

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Panel: GSA should kill price reduction clause

The best prices come from competition on specific task orders, advisory group concludes.

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Report urges better information sharing

The next administration should focus more on building preparedness, resiliency and professionalism to improve homeland security, a study recommends.

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States expect perks from the plan

Comprehensive National Cybersecurity Initiative will eventually involve the private sector and state and local governments.

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New York issues hybrid driver's licenses

New York has begun issuing driver’s licenses that also serve as official identification cards at the country's land borders.

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GAO official: Delay won't derail SBInet

The Homeland Security Department’s troubled SBInet border surveillance project will survive despite a forced delay, a Government Accountability Office official said.

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FCW Insider: Wanted: Inaugural speech writer

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FCW Insider: Peter Rodman memorial set

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Improvements said needed on TWIC enrollment

The Transportation Safety Administration and its contractor need to improve efforts to get workers to sign up for a required biometric identification program, a House subcommittee was told today.

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Acquisition workforce called underdeveloped

DHS' acquisition workforce doesn't have enough employees, House member says.

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More letters regarding Palin e-mail messages

Readers offer their views of Gov. Palin's use of private e-mail account.

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Army leader wants faster technology delivery

The shift in focus to Afghanistan creates new requirements for getting technology to soldiers, general says.

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Senate panel rejects weakening FISMA bill

A Senate committee is expected to vote this week on legislation that would raise the bar for agencies' compliance on information security, and today it refused to weaken the bill.

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The Lesley Field guide

Find out the specifics about Lesley Field, deputy administrator for federal procurement policy.

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DOD tests contractors’ ID cards

The pilot program’s future could hinge on the question of who conducts background checks.

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Buzz of the Week: Security on the mind

When it comes to security everyone recognizes that stronger measures and new ideas are needed.

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FCW's The Week

Find links to articles in the Sept. 22, 2008, issue and related items.

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Breul: CMO idea could stick around

Chief management officers could provide the governance and management disciplines many programs lack.