Defense
Panel probes effort to monitor Mexican trucks at border
At issue is how well the Transportation Security Administration and U.S. Customs and Border Protection work together.
Defense
DHS delays plans for land-sea passport requirement
Retreat from initial January 2008 goal expected to ease strain on passport processing agency.
Defense
DHS technology chief faces tough questioning at House hearing
Homeland Security Committee Chairman Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., says security breaches make him question Scott Charbo's "ability to lead the department's IT efforts."
Defense
Coast Guard names executive to new acquisition job
Position added as part of effort to strengthen the service’s contracting efforts in face of Deepwater controversy.
Oversight
FBI deploys first phase of technology upgrade
Agents start to use long-awaited system for managing case files and other information.
Oversight
Spending bills’ fate uncertain with new budget chief, veto threats
Successor to outgoing OMB Director Rob Portman may be less willing to compromise, Democrats fear.
Oversight
Budget chief says Bush won’t back down on excessive spending
The president would like to avoid a government shutdown, but will follow through on threats to veto spending bills that surpass his overall discretionary limit.
Management
The No Surprises Rule
Justice officials learned the hard way why blindsiding employees is a bad idea.
Tech
Panelist notes politics of putting agency information online
Policies are in place for agencies to put public records on the Internet, but agencies are Web-averse, open government advocate says.
Defense
House Republicans propose immigration measure
Legislation emphasizes beefed-up border security, detention of illegal immigrants and increased enforcement against employers who hire illegal workers.
Defense
Air Force helicopter contract faces another holdup
Companies challenge the service’s modification to a request for proposals, saying it doesn’t comply with a GAO recommendation.
Defense
Border Patrol to expedite training for Spanish speakers
Plan will free up space so academy can handle influx of agents, but questions remain as to the adequacy of training and mentoring in the field.
Oversight
Computer security law may come under Hill scrutiny
Lapses at the Homeland Security Department may prompt broader questions about the 2002 Federal Information Security Management Act.
Oversight
Bush names new management, budget chief
Former Rep. Jim Nussle, R-Iowa, to replace Rob Portman, who's leaving for personal reasons.
Pay & Benefits
TSP board rejects divestiture proposals
Board members strongly oppose legislation that would prohibit investments in companies that do business in countries supporting genocide and terror.
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