Wednesday, September 06, 2006
ABC's Sept. 11 mini-series under fire for inaccuracies
First take on the firestorm of criticism facing ABC's dramatization of the origins of the Sept. 11 plot. More tomorrow.
CIA venture capital arm has new boss -- again
Quick look at the appointment by the CIA's venture capital arm, In-Q-Tel, Inc., of a new chief executive, the fourth this year, amid reports of conflict between management and the board.
Tuesday, September 05, 2006
U.S. spy agencies enjoy discretion in reporting to congress
A quick look at one of the many fascinating policy documents from the office of the new director of national intelligence posted by the Federation of American Scientists' invaluable Steven Aftergood. One new set of guidelines says that it is up the directors of each agency to decide what programs or other activities count as "significant" and have to be reported to Congress.
Friday, September 01, 2006
DHS plan for transport worker ID under fire from industry, labor
This piece looks at growing concern about the Transportation Worker ID Credential, or TWIC program. Critics from industry and labor fret that it will be an expensive burden that will provide little security benefit.
