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Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano starts on transportation security, ends up on cybersecurity

Congressional hearings usually stay close to the original topic. Sometimes, though, the wishes of the members of Congress can lead a hearing places one wouldn't expect.

Tags: technology , cybersecurity , Congress , best practices , DHS , Department of Homeland Security , Janet Napolitano , Jay Rockefeller

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Commerce Secretary Confirmation Hearing

Tags: Commerce Department , Gary Locke , cabinet confirmation

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TSA Administrator John Pistole: scanner protests just hold up others

Transportation Security Administration chief John Pistole pleaded with Thanksgiving travelers for understanding and urged them not to boycott full-body scans the day before the holiday.

Tags: In Depth , Francis Rose , John Pistole , TSA

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Effective screening elusive without closing loopholes

Loopholes in the global aviation system beyond the control of the Homeland Security Department are stymieing steps to bolster screening, several federal officials told lawmakers.

Tags: In Depth , Francis Rose , DHS , TSA , management

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