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.

Despite some issues, audit finds Sentinel on track

In the second report on the management of the Sentinel program, GAO found that the FBI is heading down a successful path, but needs to address some outstanding problems.

GSA HSPD-12 contract with EDS upheld

GAO denied Aug. 6 two protests by unsuccessful bidders of the GSA's $66 million contract to EDS.

LOC, partners work to regulate digital media

Hoping to improve its ability to preserve and catalog the burgeoning amount of material on digital media, the Library of Congress has announced eight partnerships with organizations to establish digital format standards.

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.

Velazquez: Gulf Coast small businesses being neglected

Rep. Nydia Velazquez (D-N.Y.), chairwoman of the House Small Business Committee chairwoman, wasn't impressed with what Bush administration officials had to say at a hearing about small businesses in the Gulf Coast's recovery efforts.

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.

Oceans of opportunity

Start-up consulting firm sails on, minus a founder at the helm.

Better by FAR

New contracting ethics regulations will alter the playing field.

We've got our eyes on you

Watchdog group launches database of alleged misdeeds.

Briefs

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Mixed signs

A lack of federal funding for Real ID leaves states in the lurch.

Budget battles could trigger funding delays

The public federal IT and professional services firms will soon report second-quarter 2007 results. I generally expect them to report results in line with projections but to be cautiously optimistic of future results.

DOD stops subcontract pass-through charges

A new rule issued by DOD in April aims to ensure that "pass-through" charges on DOD contracts and subcontracts ? such as indirect costs and profits charged by prime contractors ? are not excessive.

A glass half empty to some, half full to others

Two hearings on the acquisition process held during the third week of July told two different stories. Through them the troubling dichotomy of the debate over federal acquisition was eminently clear.

BearingPoint wins HHS ID model award

The Health and Human Services Department has awarded BearingPoint a contract to pilot identity and access management solutions based on HSPD-12.

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.