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DHS passes $1B spending mark on SBI
A new GAO report outlines the Homeland Security Department's spending on the border security program and finds that DHS has spent far more money than previously reported.
Digital Government
GAO: Coast Guard needs more acquisition experts
The Coast Guard has improved the way it oversees its $24 billion Deepwater program but still needs more acquisition and management expertise to carry out the job, according to a new report.
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IG: IPv6 deadline challenges DHS
The Homeland Security Department is falling behind in meeting an immediate deadline to demonstrate its support for IPv6, the department's inspector general finds.
Digital Government
E-Verify proposed for contractor employees
Approximately 3.8 million individuals would need to be enrolled in the employment verification system next year under a proposed rule.
Digital Government
Obama, Coburn propose more transparency in government contracting
The Strengthening Transparency and Accountability in Federal Spending Act of 2008 would make more federal contracting and spending information available on the USASpending.gov Web site.
People
DHS cybersecurity strategy draws fire
DHS' cybersecurity initiative might be relying too much on contractors and might not be providing enough information to the public, according to two key senators.
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SBInet program manager steps down
DHS’ Kirk Evans, program manager of the border surveillance system since January 2007, resigned April 11.
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IG: DHS need cyber security coordination office
The Homeland Security Department is moving too slowly to protect its most critical internal computer systems, according to a new report.
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Enterprise architecture to link SBInet components
The next phase of the SBInet border surveillance system will focus on the development of an enterprise architecture.
People
GAO: DHS' biometrics strategy lacking
Unique Identity is not complete without a strategy for verifying the exit of individuals from the United States, a new report states.
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Arizona lawmakers take issue with hybrid driver's licenses
The new license would contain an RFID tag that can be scanned at a distance, raising concerns about privacy and cost.
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IG: Coast Guard struggles with homeland security
It is having trouble meeting those goals in addition to its traditional responsibilities, a new report states.
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Registered Traveler takes off at Washington airports
Dulles International and Reagan National airports have opened lanes operated by Clear, program of Verified Identity Pass.
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Deepwater cutter may be delayed, GAO says
The Bertholf was supposed to be ready next month, but acceptance trials could hold it up, a new report states.
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Cutter shows Deepwater progress, Coast Guard says
National Security Cutter Bertholf, part of the beleaguered modernization program, will undergo final testing soon.
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Canada border security measures for commerce
The goal is to better align Canada's trade partnership program with the DHS' Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism, which offers preferential treatment to companies that agree to expanded federal oversight of their supply chains.
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DHS tests northern border security
Customs and Border Protection is field testing new systems and devices, according to a new report.
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DHS names five centers of excellence
The will focus on counterterrorism research, and each will receive a grant of as much as $2 million a year for four to six years.
People
Chertoff: Agencies must work together to secure networks
The secretary of DHS said the department is working on a full cybersecurity strategy, but it will not be ready this year.
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