House adds $2.1B to DHS '08 funding
The House Homeland Security Committee has approved legislation authorizing $39.8 billion for the Homeland Security Department's fiscal 2008 budget, an increase of $2.1 billion beyond the administration's request.
DHS seeks input for anti-missile drones project
The Homeland Security Department issued a public notice this week to obtain proposals to defeat shoulder-fired missiles by using technologies mounted on unmanned aerial vehicles flying over major airports.
Audit: Law enforcement wireless network in peril
The plan to build a $5 billion nationwide wireless communications network for 81,000 federal agents runs a high risk of failure, according to a new audit.
Washington state, DHS team on enhanced ID
Washington State and DHS will test a driver's license with enhanced security features so it can be used as a border-crossing card.
Spectrum wars
First responders take on telecom players in battle over airwaves.
Border Guard: Q & A with Greg Giddens
Interview with Greg Giddens, Executive Director of SBInet.
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DHS promises flexibility for $1b interoperability grants
DHS plans to release details shortly on how it intends to allocate to states a new $1 billion fund designated for interoperable public safety communications.
DHS still remiss on cybersecurity: GAO
While the Homeland Security Department has increased its attention to cybersecurity in the last six months, it still has not implemented 25 recommendations that are needed to fulfill its cyber responsibilities, according to the GAO.
Choosing sides in the spectrum debate
The heated debate over the future radio spectrum needs of first responders is pitting public safety representatives against major telecommunications companies.
Kerry bill would torpedo Deepwater program
The Coast Guard would be required to terminate its Integrated Deepwater Systems contract with Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman when it expires in June under legislation submitted late last week by Sen. John Kerry.
House approves bill to limit no-bid contracting
The House of Representatives on Thursday approved legislation offered by Rep. Henry Waxman to restrict no-bid government contracting.
NGA strategy underscores collaboration, analytics
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency this week published an updated statement of its strategy for the National System for Geospatial Intelligence.
Coast Guard charts new acquisition course for cutters
The Coast Guard has removed 12 patrol boats from its Deepwater contract held by a joint venture between Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman.
Lieberman calls for $3.4B to boost first response
The chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee proposed Monday to add $3.4 billion above the White House's budget to bolster first responder programs in DHS for fiscal 2008.
DHS execs must heed new lobbying rule
The Government Ethics Office has taken steps to slow the revolving door practice of DHS officials leaving their posts to become lobbyists for business interests.
Pointing talk
Unisys/TSA deal shows how tough the blame game is.
Delay of game
More troubles for TWIC.
Waxman bill sparks industry fears
Rep. Henry A. Waxman's latest government contracting legislation includes several provisions that are unnecessary and may be detrimental, according ITAA and others.
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