Obama's choice for DHS could flame tech visa battle
The person thought to be President-elect Barack Obama's leading choice to be secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) , Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano, has been a strong advocate of increasing H-1B visas -- a stance that could turn out to be lightning-rod issue during her confirmation.
DHS: Networking security worth the money
When it comes to investing in computer security, the U.S. federal government could get a good return on investment by shoring up its networking protocols, according to the man who's been hired to coordinate computer security between federal agencies.
US border agency says it can seize laptops
Travelers beware: U.S. agents now have the authority to seize and retain laptops indefinitely, according to a new policy detailed in documents issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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