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6 security trends to watch in 2010
In 2010, we can expect to see six important security trends emerge as government agencies work to protect data and strengthen identification methods, writes Patricia Titus, CIO at Unisys Federal Systems.
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New classification system to tackle challenges of electronic information
President Barack Obama has called for research in technologies and standardized electronic protocols as part of an overhaul of the government's classification system.
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New Year, New Pay
Federal employees already know that the new year promises a 2 percent overall increase to their paychecks. But it's important to note that the actual pay raise that each employee receives varies depending on where they work. The Office of Personnel Management has <a href="http://www.opm.gov/oca/10tables/index.asp">posted</a> the total base pay and locality pay increases for the 35 locality pay areas in 2010, and it may prove useful in helping determine what your next paycheck will look like.
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NTIA three months behind on broadband grant distribution, GAO says
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration is behind schedule in awarding the first round of broadband grants, according to the General Accountability Office.
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HHS defines rules for receiving billions for e-health systems
Standards set what must be included in electronic health records networks for professionals to qualify for stimulus funds, and Google and Microsoft products may meet the criteria later.
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Pentagon network defense command delayed by congressional concerns
The Washington Post
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Medicare officials plan to pay doctors and hospitals to use e-health records
Under a proposal, doctors and hospitals that keep updated electronic medical records of their patients could receive bonus payments for using the software.
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Christmas Day airline attack could lead to more scanners
The Christmas Day attack on a jetliner over Detroit, combined with technological improvements to protect people's sense of modesty, could lead to dramatically wider use of full-body scanners that can see through travelers' clothing.
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VA officials suspend development of e-training system to rework strategy
Managers want to make sure the Learning Management System, one of the 45 projects suspended in July, can meet deadlines.
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Obama orders review of screening technology, watch list system
In the wake of an attempted in-air terrorist attack on Christmas Day, the president ordered the Homeland Security Department on Tuesday to lead a review of aviation screening technology and report results to the White House by Thursday.
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GOP senator says Democrats trying to rush TSA nominee
Sen. Jim DeMint complains that Democrats are trying to rush a vote on Obama's nominee to head the Transportation Security Administration without adequate debate.
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