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Federal CTO will issue incomplete suggestions for open government
Transparency advocates worry that Chopra's plans and lack of public involvement could create an impression Obama's neglecting the initiative.
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VA Explains Vonapp Delays (Sort Of)
The Veterans Affairs Department told me on Tuesday that <a href=http://www.nextgov.com/nextgov/ng_20090501_2347.php>delays</a> veterans experienced in accessing the <a href=https://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/main.asp>Veterans OnLine Application</a> (Vonapp) Web site on May 1 resulted in part from a 10-fold increase in traffic to the site that day, the first day veterans could apply for a benefits under the post-9/11 GI bill.
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Security groups cautious about data security and file sharing bills
House panel hears concerns that breach notification could weaken states' privacy laws and forcing peer-to-peer companies to tighten security could stifle innovation.
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Stimulus hot line is on the horizon
Effort will be tricky because tips are likely to vary widely.
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How's That Front End Tool Workin'?
The Veterans Benefit Administration has a <a href=http://www.nextgov.com/nextgov/ng_20090504_1368.php>mess of tech problems</a> on its hands with the near collapse of its <a href=https://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/main.asp>Veterans OnLine Application</a> and an inability to handle documents that vets have to attach to their applications.
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