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Federal identity programs boost biometrics market
The estimated value of potential contracts to implement federal identity-solutions programs has more than doubled since 2006.
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Senate panel slashes foreign visitor ID system
Appropriations committee, frustrated by delays, cuts US VISIT fiscal 2009 budget by nearly two-thirds.
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Homeland Security awards data center contract to CSC
Contract, worth a potential of $390 million, is another step toward consolidation of department's 18 data centers.
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Pentagon’s top watchdog leaving post July 13
Claude Kicklighter will become director of the George Mason University School of Law’s Critical Infrastructure Protection Program.
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Bush administration streamlines security clearance process
Executive order requires agencies to use common standards, reciprocal recognition.
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From Nextgov.com: NIST issues guidelines to test agencies’ network security
Release is a "huge step forward" to make federal systems more secure and to improve FISMA.
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ADVICE+DISSENT: Intelligence File Mike on Mike
The “silent” DNI is not afraid to talk about himself.
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From Nextgov.com: Coast Guard shows off first high-tech cutter
Public tour aims to demonstrate modernization contract is on track, but GAO says problems remain.
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Wartime contracting commission members named
Modeled after Truman committee, panel will investigate spending in Iraq, Afghanistan.
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Bush signs $162 billion war spending bill
Legislation will bring to more than $650 billion the amount Congress has provided for the Iraq war since it began in 2003.
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From Nextgov.com: GAO: DHS should complete integration of cyber operations
Department counters that merging "may not be practical or efficient."
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OMB head cheers Senate passage of war-funding bill
Included in the measure is a multibillion dollar boost in veterans’ education benefits that can be transferred to spouses and children.
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Report provides roadmap for first Homeland Security transition
Leadership transfer could present an opportunity for terrorists to take advantage of perceived vulnerabilities in national security.
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Army overhauls modernization program
Initial components of Future Combat Systems will go to lighter infantry brigades, not heavy armored units.
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Defense financial managers cite human capital issues as top concern
Survey shows department’s finance and accounting professionals are nervous about massive personnel system, among other initiatives.
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Outsourced State Department visa work criticized by House panel
Contract issued to help the department cope with what is expected to be a wave of Mexican citizens applying to renew border crossing cards.
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GAO: Boeing had 'substantial' shot at tanker deal but for Air Force errors
GAO has recommended that the Air Force reopen competition on the program.
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Defense’s largest construction project still behind schedule, over budget
The military community center being built at Ramstein Air Base in Germany is struggling with construction and management problems.
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Panel OKs expansion, more funds for 'predisaster' grants
According to FEMA, the program has distributed $500 million in grants for nearly 1,500 projects.
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