Digital Government
Hill opposition grows to FCC spectrum auction plan
Members introduce bills to prevent the commission from selling companies access to communications spectrum that public safety organizations say they need.
Digital Government
U.S., Canada launch border initiatives
Countries have agreed to complete a joint threat and risk assessment.
Cybersecurity
Democrats seek Obama's help on cybersecurity
Plan would protect critical information technology systems from attacks.
Digital Government
ACLU sues government for data on e-spying law
Civil liberties groups filed a lawsuit against the federal government on Thursday seeking the release of documents showing how a controversial electronic spying law is being implemented and whether the communications of U.S. citizens are being monitored improperly.
Digital Government
Senators blast border security efforts
Lieberman calls for Obama to drop virtual fencing contract.
Digital Government
Rights groups oppose proposed biometric Social Security cards
Employers would be able to swipe the card through a machine to confirm someone's identity and immigration status.
Cybersecurity
Senators press for increased cybersecurity attack planning
The president would be required to notify Congress in writing 48 hours after an emergency is declared and lay out the reasons and estimated time frame for it.
Digital Government
Legal issues hamper government intelligence database searches
Law prohibits agencies responsible for foreign intelligence gathering from domestic spying.
Digital Government
Screening of all U.S.-bound air cargo still years away
Acting head says TSA might be able to screen only 65 percent of cargo on international flights.
Digital Government
Panel plans bill to address Homeland Security research efforts
The bill is expected to promote the ability of small and minority-owned businesses to win contracts or join existing contracts for burgeoning technologies.
Cybersecurity
Snowe: Cybersecurity coordinator lacks accountability
Committee heard from former federal cybersecurity officials and other experts who sounded alarm bells.
Cybersecurity
Congress urged to move one cybersecurity bill
Trying to consolidate cybersecurity bills would pose a major challenge for congressional leaders.
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