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King would increase DHS oversight if named chairman

In the next few weeks, House Republicans will select new committee chairmen, and Congressman Peter King is the presumptive chairman of the Homeland Security Committee. He wants to take the panel back to its original purpose of overseeing the Department of Homeland Security and the war on terrorism.

Tags: management , House Homeland Security Committee , DHS , Clark Stevens , Janet Napolitano , John Brennan , SBINet , Max Cacas

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Cybersecurity leadership changes with new Congress

As the dust settles from the midterm elections, look for changes to how cybersecurity matters are handled on Capitol Hill. Homeland Security NewsWire is reporting that Representatives Peter King of New York and Darrell Issa of California will likely chair two committees with cybersecurity oversight.

Tags: Cybersecurity Update , cybersecurity , 2010 Election , Congress , Congressional Spotlight , IT , Darrell Issa , homeland security , Federal Drive , Oversight and Government Reform Committee , Election 2010

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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 , Jane Harman , 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 , Jane Harman , DHS , House Homeland Security Committee , FEMA , TSA , Colleen Kelley , NTEU , information sharing , cybersecurity , collective bargaining , TWIC

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House lawmakers disagree over parts of DHS oversight agenda

Republicans unhappy with removal of key areas

Tags: mngt , Bennie Thompson , Mark Souder , Janet Napolitano , DHS , Homeland Security Committee , Coast Guard , homeland security , border security , Cargo security , information sharing

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