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Bill to beef up DHS anti-counterfeit efforts likely to hold
Legislation unlikely to move before midterm elections; if it passes next year, DHS agencies would see inspection staffs increase.
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DHS told to investigate air marshal’s complaint
Allegations center on inadequate identity protection; agency says many of the concerns are out of date.
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DHS to speed contractors' exemptions from lawsuits
Applications for products already in use, or involved in an ongoing procurement, have better odds of getting to the front of the line.
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Legislator pushes public-private partnership for bomb detection tech
Machines sampling vapors for traces of explosives could find liquid devices, private sector experts say.
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Arbitrator to weigh charge that CBP unfairly denied bonuses
Immigration employees say they have been prevented from taking language proficiency test that could have earned them extra money.
Defense
DHS agencies quick to react to new terror threat
Airport security becomes a multiagency task; TSA implements new rules prohibiting most liquids in carry-on luggage.
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Auditors to look into Federal Protective Service finances
Memorandum announcing the hiring of consultant to audit cash-strapped agency comes shortly after lawmakers rejected request to transfer funds.
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FEMA chief says Louisiana getting special help on disaster plans
R. David Paulison repeats concern that too few people heed disaster warnings.
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Spanish speakers at a premium at border and immigration agencies
Immigration and Customs Enforcement weighs language requirement for employees involved in detention of illegal immigrants.
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Legislator urges extra oversight of TSA contract management
Report describing possible overpayment for explosives detection illustrates the need for more review, House member says.
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Advocates seek broader protections for chemical plant whistleblowers
Language in chemical security bill does not offer enough outlets for reporting wrongdoing, watchdog groups say.
News And Analysis
Piling Up On the Border
Immigration agencies brace for onslaught of arrests and guest worker oversight.
Defense
Appropriators reject DHS funds transfer request
Federal Protective Service told to consider longer-term planning, explore fee increases.
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DHS to add biometric data to visitor tracking program
Proposal would cover about a million people, including those seeking immigrant or refugee status.
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Lawmakers demand details on FEMA identity verification contract
Company points to praise of work it conducted in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
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Lawmakers seek more trade inspectors
Decline in number of inspectors could slow progress on program offering importers incentives for extra security measures, legislator argues.
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FEMA outsources identity verification for disaster assistance
Agency also plans to issue checks, rather than debit cards.
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TSA employee appeals firing for refusal to pat down passengers
Worker says he objected to conducting the searches on personal and religious grounds.
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DHS pledges to update purchase card regulations
Big-screen TV, dog booties and meals-ready-to-eat bought with purchase cards still languish on shelves.
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