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Circling the wagons
To make the most of dwindling budget funds, state and local governments are collaborating on homeland security projects.
People
Autobahn or speed trap?
The tech sector is being put back in the driver’s seat in President Barack Obama’s vision for recovery.
Cybersecurity
DHS' volatile funding history
The total amount of funding for state and locals grants has varied greatly in the past six fiscal years.
Cybersecurity
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.
People
Stimulus bills have big bucks for ‘green’ IT programs
Funding and developing energy efficiencies, renewable resources and the technologies to support them would create jobs, members of Congress say.
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Groups urge broadband provisions in package
Public safety organizations urge Congress to include provisions for first responder communications programs in the economic stimulus package.
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Practicing what she preaches
Jen Steele directs the largest telework program in Louisiana state government — and is a teleworker herself.
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In the News: House panel OKs $3 billion in Internet grants
Key committee approves grant to expand high-speed Internet access in rural and hard-to-serve areas, Reuters reports.
Cybersecurity
Napolitano orders review of DHS' intelligence-sharing
Janet Napolitano, the Homeland Security Department's new secretary, has ordered officials to review and evaluate how the department shares intelligence with nonfederal authorities.
Modernization
Vendors' help sought for NIEM's next step
Officials who manage the National Information Exchange Model look to industry for software tools to help expand adoption of the program.
Cybersecurity
Tech aids coordination on inauguration security
D.C. police, feds use new tool to share reports on suspicious activity during inauguration festivities.
Cybersecurity
Report: E-Verify causes concerns in Arizona
Employers in that state worry about the rejection rate.
Cybersecurity
FEMA releases guideline for first responder ID cards
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is asking state and local agencies to voluntarily follow interoperability rules rather than issuing a federal mandate.
Cybersecurity
DHS Privacy Office: Fusion centers endanger privacy
Unclear chains of authority, excessive secrecy, military and private-sector involvement, and the use of personally identifiable information raise concerns.
Cybersecurity
DHS sends out grant applications
The department today began distributing applications for grants to state agencies that total $48.6 million for Real ID projects and $34 million for emergency operations centers.
Modernization
Models help warn Oregon about tsunamis
Detailed models of Oregon’s coastline could help identify tsunamis that start far from the state, NOAA says.
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Other tips for virtualization success
Experts offer tips for maximizing your server virtualization.
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