Data mining program near rock bottom
A key data mining program at DHS is on the verge of cancellation if it does not succeed in winning more support within the department, according to a new report.
Bioterrorism program lacks sound management
DHS' program to coordinate surveillance information on bioterrorism is at risk of going over budget and falling behind schedule, according to a new report.
DHS fine-tunes screening system
In response to more than 600 public comments, DHS has shortened the time it will retain data, among other changes to its Automated Targeting System.
Agriculture's animal ID program slipping: GAO
The federal government is lagging behind in its program to tag and track U.S. livestock and poultry to improve investigation of animal disease outbreaks, according to a new GAO report.
An insider's guide to DHS
A conversation with George Foresman, undersecretary for preparedness.
Mixed signs
A lack of federal funding for Real ID leaves states in the lurch.
Nexus expands in Canada
The Nexus program for trusted Canadian travelers is expanding to four additional Canadian airports, according to Canadian and U.S. officials.
CSX to share data with Kentucky fusion center
CSX Transportation will share information with the Kentucky Intelligence Fusion Center, allowing the center to perform near real-time independent tracking of rail cars and their contents within the state.
GAO raps e-passport use
Although the U.S. began issuing electronic passports to U.S. citizens last October, few of the nation's airports or land and sea ports are using them as they should, according to a GAO report.
FCC rules on responder spectrum
The FCC has adopted an order to promote creation of a nationwide broadband network for public safety in the 700 MHz band of radio spectrum.
9/11 bill sets credentialing requirements
The 9/11 Commission bill awaiting the president's signature to become law sets up new credentialing requirements for first responders across the country, among its IT-related provisions.
Senate approves Registered Traveler for non-U.S. fliers
Foreign visitors to the U.S. would be able to sign up voluntarily as international registered travelers under a provision in the DHS spending bill passed by the Senate last week.
In DHS appropriations, Senate gives Real ID thumbs down
Border security got an extra $3 billion, but Real ID spending took a hit, in Senate action on the Homeland Security Department fiscal 2008 appropriations bill yesterday.
Washington picks Digimarc for RFID-enabled licensing
Washington State is moving forward on deploying the nation's first RFID-enabled driver's license that also will serve as a border crossing card under a pilot program authorized by DHS.
At DHS, risk assessment backlog looms
The Homeland Security Department's Privacy Office faces a huge backlog in informing the public of privacy risks related to more than 200 departmental systems, according to congressional testimony from the Government Accountability Office.
EAGLE's new keeper
DHS' EAGLE acquisition program is just getting off the ground, according to Michael Smith, the new program manager.
A nest of opportunities
DHS has several major projects in the works. Here are the most important ones to watch.
One big bird
EAGLE contract gains momentum and could see more than $1B in business during the next year.
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FEMA steps up first responder ID effort
DHS is working on national standards for credentials for first responders, but development is still in the early stages.
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