Management

Education agenda, budget could make nominee's job tough

Implementing the department's 2002 five-year strategic plan would be one of nominee's first challenges.

Tech

Agencies back plan to delete old e-mails

Tech

Homeland Security identifies potential infrastructure targets

But full implementation of a national infrastructure protection plan is two to three years away, says the leader of the effort.

Defense

Panel ponders mechanics of naming Intelligence Director

The new director would serve as an adviser who oversees domestic and foreign intelligence.

Defense

State, Homeland Security urged to overhaul student visa process

Lengthy application process is "creating unnecessary processes and bureaucratic work," university association says.