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Software troubles delay SBInet progress

Border guards have not started using the network although lawmakers had expected it to be operational four months ago.

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Agencies standardize ways to deal with terrorist watch list concerns

By signing a memo of understanding the agencies agree to appoint a senior official to address concerns from individuals on the list.

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Rep. Thompson presses DHS for information on cyber initiative

Department officials say they are in constant contact with the House Homeland Security Committee, which Thompson heads, about cybersecurity issues.

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OMB promotes Shea

Robert Shea will be associate director for administration and government performance and takes charge of the agency's internal affairs.

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ODNI tests Justice security control application

The goal is to help agencies improve their IT security by revitalizing the C&A process to comply with the Federal Information Security Management Act.

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Letter: Idea of cyberwarriors is scary

A reader envisions someone misinterpreting a "flashing button on some automated control panel as a target and launching a cyber photon torpedo, making a direct hit on [my] Internet service provider."

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Bush to nominate Sturgell as new FAA chief

Robert Sturgell is currently deputy and acting administrator at the agency.

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Bush to nominate new FAA chief

Robert Sturgell is currently deputy and acting administrator at the agency.

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Lawmakers push border security

The House Science and Technology Committee wants more funding for technologies to protect against drug traffickers, terrorists and illegal immigrants.

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Letter: Military pay differences explained

A retired Air Force colonel points out inconsistencies in a blog post.

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NARA to digitize Civil War-era documents

The Genealogical Society of Utah will help the agency digitize more than 1 million case files of approved pension applications filed by Union soldiers' widows.

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DOD announces new high-level Navy advisory panel

The Secretary of the Navy Advisory Panel's topics topics will include acquisition reform, the shipbuilding industrial base and intelligence organization in the Navy.

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ELC -- Day 1

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The Lectern: Young people speak out at ELC

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CIO Council turns focus on privacy

The new Privacy Committee formalizes interagency efforts to meet new, ongoing demands.

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OMB, DHS take various steps to secure networks

Secure desktop configuration, training and a software acquisition guide should make federal systems more secure, officials say.

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Academic programs in homeland security make gains, report states

More academic institutions are offering degree and certificate programs in homeland security, but the field lacks standard coursework and core teaching areas, according to a new report.

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OMB adds to High Risk list

The agency credits better management oversight for the growing number of projects needing special attention.

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Contracting officers are easy target

Program managers are a large part of the problem with flawed contracts.

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GAO: DHS lags on tracking incorrect payments

The department needs to develop better risk-assessment plans and follow through with them, according to a new report.