Senate passes NET 911 Improvement Act

The New and Emerging Technologies 911 Improvement Act of 2008 would require IP telephony service providers to offer 911 services.

IG: DHS falls short on IT recommendations

<font color="CC0000">(UPDATED)</font color> DHS has implemented a small fraction of the IT-related recommendations issued by its Office of the Inspector General, according to a new report.

Grants bonanza

Funds for homeland security and preparedness efforts are flowing in 2008. Here is a breakdown of programs, goals and funds by agency.

Rule mandates E-Verify for contractor employees

About 168,000 federal contractors and subcontractors will need to enroll 3.8 million employees in E-Verify next year under a new proposed rule.

Army seeks off-the-shelf translation systems

The Army has issued a request for information to determine the availability of various commercial translation systems that could be used in the global war on terrorism.

DHS measures move through House subcommittee

A subcommittee of the House Homeland Security Committee approved a series of measures yesterday meant to provide more access to DHS' information and intelligence products.

House subcommittee adds to DHS purse

The House Appropriations Homeland Security Subcommittee yesterday approved a six percent increase for the department in fiscal 2009.

Arizona lawmakers give Real ID cold shoulder

The Arizona legislature voted yesterday to prohibit the state from complying with the Real ID Act of 2005.

Networx score card

After years of preparation, the transition from FTS 2001 to Networx is finally beginning in earnest. Hold onto your hats.

Tic tock

The OMB directive to trim to 50the government's Internet pointsof presence set a June deadlinefor agencies to make their networkscompliant.

Final roster

Roles and responsibilities of the NGI Team.

All differences aside

Protest resolved, Lockheed will double FBI fingerprint, biometrics database.

DHS wants biometric helping hand

But call for input meets skepticism over feasibility and costs for next phase of US-VISIT.

Support your first responder

Feds tag $5 billion for state and local emergency preparedness.

Networx gets ready to rock 'n' roll

It's not just the members of Generation X and Generation Y who want instant gratification. A lot of veterans of the government contracting market share that trait.

Congress' mixed messages on competition

Some in Congress believe the proportion of federal contracts that are competitivelyawarded has dropped precipitously even though competition levels are at about the same proportion today as they were 10 years ago.

Agencies don't always play by the rules on commercial-item contracts

By knowing the rules and terms beforehand, contractors can successfully defend against audits of commercial-item contracts.

DHS tests Global Entry program

DHS initiated pilot projects at three airports this week to test its new Global Entry program for pre-registered U.S. citizens and permanent residents returning from travel abroad.

Bush: Companies required to confirm employee legal work status

The Bush administration is requiring that all federal contractors use an electronic verification system to ensure that employees are eligible to work in the U.S.