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Published July 7, 2008

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FEATURES

In search of safe harbor
By John Moore
The complexities of port facilities make maritime domain awareness one of the biggest challenges in homeland security.

Coast Guard fuses data sources
By John Moore
The Coast Guard uses a Trusted Computer Solutions product that received accreditation at the top-secret and secret levels in 2006.

No easy path to integrated MDA
By John Moore
Challenges in developing a collaborative maritime domain awareness system for better homeland security are many.

Commerce versus security
By Ben Bain
The debate about screening shipping containers is one problem that current technology is not going to solve.

New DHS rule would collect more info
By Ben Bain
The Homeland Security Department might demand additional information from importers and carriers that ship cargo to U.S. ports.

TWIC status check
By Ben Bain
A final rule for the card readers has not yet been published.

NEWS

Buzz of the Week: An inconvenient fiscal truth
Will "I.O.U.S.A." make next year's FCW Movie Madness? Probably not, but the independent film doesn't shy away from discussing the United States' struggles with the budget, savings, trade and leadership.

COMMENT

Suda: IT paves the way to safer roads
By Robert Suda
DOT is looking for ways to use emerging technologies to meet safety andcongestion-reduction goals.

Kelman: The quest for objective research
By Steve Kelman
At a conference in Stockholm, the surprise was the nonideological tone of the research.

Editorial: Right man, bad timing?
By Christopher J. Dorobek
Jim Williams is uniquely qualified to lead GSA, but will he have time to make a change?

MANAGEMENT

Ariz. assembles project experts
By Brian Robinson
State officials say they are reaping the benefits of a training and certification program.

GAO: DHS should merge net offices
By Ben Bain
DHS has not yet integrated organizational aspects of the two offices’ responsibilities.

PROCUREMENT

Work (statements) of art
By Matthew Weigelt
A team of experts helps Coast Guard program managers write performance-based requirements.

Performance-based acquisition defined
Here are ways to develop a specification for a performance-based acquisition.

POLICY

OMB: Keep your briefs brief
By Mary Mosquera
Agencies told to create summary versions of documents as part of a push for transparency.

PAR pilot pluses
By Mary Mosquera
OMB's test program to improve the readability of Performance and Accountability Reports has created some positive changes already.

FLIPSIDE

Pointers: Recommended reading
FCW points you to online resources about IT in Iraq; Virtualization; The downside of the Internet and...read on to find out 'What good is a blogger?'

Op-ed:

McDonough: How to make the jump to industry
Some tips on how to find a satisfying and financially rewarding job in the private sector.

Acquisition:

Ruling clouds future for buyers
Experts debate the potential impact of a GAO decision on small-business contracting.

Management:

Recruiters make IT connection
DOD and other agencies showcase online chops to attract tech-savvy young people to their ranks.

Should Obama appoint a governmentwide CTO or CIO?

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