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Morning Security Brief: Air Marshal Discrimination, Immigration Reform, Super Bowl Security, and More

Feb 01, 2012 -Investigation concludes a hostile work environment doesn't exist at the Federal Air Marshal Service, even though air marshals believe it does. DHS urges the passage of the DREAM Act to help with immigration problems. Security at the Super Bowl. And more.

Morning Security Brief: Cloud Security Flaw, Airport Security, Investigating Worker's Comp, and More

Dec 09, 2011 -Hackers reveal a major flaw in cloud security. Private pilots in Denver say federal security regulations stifle business. Government agencies use surveillance to investigate worker's comp. And more.

GAO Report Examines State Department Cybersecurity Risk Software

Aug 10, 2011 -The State Department is at the forefront of federal efforts to develop continuous monitoring capabilities for computer networks.

GAO: More Protection For Whistleblowers Could Help Combat Antitrust Crime

Jul 26, 2011 -Antitrust violators who report themselves are offered leniency, but whistleblowers are left unprotected.

GAO Suggests 'No-Fly' List for Potential Child Abductors

Jun 27, 2011 -International parental child abductions are on the rise, according to U.S. State Department data. A new U.S. Government Accountability Office report considers how some abductions might be stopped at the airport with a new 'No-Fly' list.

Sexual Assault Reporting Procedures at Veterans Affairs Hospitals Criticized

Jun 14, 2011 -The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has issued a report on problems uncovered at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regarding the way sexual assaults are reported in its medical facilities.

CBO Outlines Options for Expanding Military Drone Programs

Jun 10, 2011 -The Department of Defense (DoD) wants more unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones, because they've proven their worth in strikes against al Qaeda targets in Pakistan’s Federally Administered Tribal Areas. How to afford them is the question that the Congressional Budget Office addresses in a new report.

Downward Trend Continues in Bank Robberies

Jun 07, 2011 -Bank robberies and related crimes were down in the first quarter of 2011, continuing a downward trend found in the comparable quarter of 2010 and 2009 as well, according to the latest FBI report on bank crimes statistics.

Morning Security Brief: Designating Safe Havens, Drug Testing Florida Workers, and Searching for Illegal Immigrants

Jun 06, 2011 -The U.S. government is failing to designate countries as safe havens for terrorists. The ACLU is filing a lawsuit against the state of Florida over its drug testing program. And, New York is withdrawing support for a federal fingerprinting program.

Morning Security Brief: Whistleblower Report, Immigration Enforcement, Background Checks, and More

Oct 07, 2010 -A Labor Department Inspector General report finds that OSHA's whistleblower protection program falls far short of its goals, failing its own standard in 80% of cases. DHS reports recordbreaking immigration enforcement. HHS announces grants to states to develop programs for background checks for job candidates at elder-care facilities to curb patient abuse. And the GAO gives the Obama Administration a decent grade on cybersecurity progress report, but raises concerns about reaching ultimate goals.

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