Defense
Legislators propose measure to speed up biodefense program
Program’s limited progress has attracted the attention of representatives on the House Homeland Security Committee.
Tech
Government's global news pulled from USA.gov site
Some government watchdog groups say they are pleased that GSA is now complying with federal law on its public Web site.
Defense
Panel opposes addition of Guard to Joint Chiefs Of Staff
Commission is set to announce its preference for modest changes, including the promotion of the three-star Guard chief to four-star rank.
Defense
DHS seeks to expand information-sharing program
Involving more agencies would facilitate faster exchanges of knowledge about cyber-threats and attacks, official says.
Tech
Homeland Security cyber czar sees challenges ahead
Globalization of the information technology industry means more opportunities to exploit vulnerabilities along the supply chain.
Defense
Report: Emergency health officers strained for time to train
More than half of the officers who responded to the 2005 hurricanes lacked previous deployment experience, IG finds.
Tech
GSA weighing tiered fee structure for telecom contracts
Such an arrangement would allow agencies that receive fewer services to pay lower overhead.
Tech
Group upgrades federal spending Web site
New feature will allow outside users to incorporate search results into their own computer applications.
Tech
Health agency pulls 'podcasting' page after hacking
CDC warns that public users who accessed the site the day of the breach may have contracted a virus, so they should scan their computers for problems.
Defense
New policy announced for appeals from travelers on watch lists
The most common complaints are from people on list that means they are regularly referred for secondary screening at airports.
Defense
Marine Corps, Air Force Osprey cleared to resume flying
The hybrid airplanes were barred from flying Feb. 9 after the discovery of a problem in a circuit for back-up computers.
Defense
Air Force sends Congress $16.9 billion wish list
List is substantially larger than similar documents submitted by the other military services this month.
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