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DHS management failures threaten terrorism prevention, experts warn

Longstanding problems with integration put DHS' mission to protect the country at risk, former leaders and lawmakers said. Nine years after it was created, the department still struggles to make its many components and agencies work as one.

Tags: DHS , management , Richard Skinner , Susan Collins , Thad Allen , oversight , Congress , Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee , Ruben Gomez

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Two bills target over-classification of information

Some members of Congress say the over-classification of documents in the intelligence community is causing miscommunication and confusion -- leading to two bills introduced this week targeting over-classification.

Tags: DoD Report , Dorobek Insider , H.R.553 , H.R.3980 , over-classification , transparency , Congress

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Support snowballs early for Senate cyber bill

A cybersecurity bill authored by three prominent Senators not only has the support of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid - it's also picked up support from several influential members of the House of Representatives. Meanwhile, the House Homeland Security Committee finds more questions than answers as it tries to understand the scope of the challenge of protecting America's cyber infrastructure.

Tags: technology , cybersecurity , House Homeland Security Committee , S. 3480 , Peter King , Max Cacas

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DHS considering giving TSA employees union rights

Review part of Napolitano's priorities for department

Tags: mngt , P&B , Janet Napolitano , Loretta Sanchez , Peter King , DHS , House Homeland Security Committee , FEMA , TSA , Colleen Kelley , NTEU , information sharing , cybersecurity , collective bargaining , TWIC

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