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Appropriations delay would hurt law enforcement wireless net
Existing radio systems are "falling apart" and vulnerable to hacks, according to the Justice Department's chief information officer.
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Survey: Managers want management reform
Standard reporting systems, notification of cost problems and more communications are recommended in a survey from a software maker.
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GAO: DOD should reassess security of command center
The Defense Department might have overlooked some security concerns when it consolidated command centers of NORAD and the Northern Command, according to the Government Accountability Office.
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SAIC gets NASA contract
An extension of a technology services contract will support Marshall Space Flight Center, officials say.
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Army touts speedy tech development at conference
Quicker deployment of new equipment is the new buzz among Army leaders at the Army Team C4ISR 2008 Joint Symposium.
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DHS plans new TWIC rule
The program is on track to enroll 1.2 million workers by April 2009, according to the TWIC program manager.
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Acquisition needs more than contracting officers, officials say
The Homeland Security Department’s acquisition shop is overlooked and underdeveloped, critics say.
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Cybersecurity initiative seen as good first step
Agency officials addressed cyber issues, including counterintelligence and supply chain security at ITAA conference.
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FISMA 2.0 bill will strengthen cybersecurity, experts say
The Federal Information Security Management Act would also establish a Chief Information Security Officers Council.
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Letter: GSA should lead contract consolidations
A reader writes, "If Congress wants to fix the problem, they will have to consolidate the acquisition line of business in one agency where buyers pay as they go."
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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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