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FBI ends Los Alamos investigation
The FBI concluded its case of the missing hard drives, finding no evidence that national security had been compromised
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XML: New formula for e-learning
Agencies find emerging Internet technology can simplify software development
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IRS, Customs targeted at Treasury
The Treasury Department has to work harder on information technology policies at some of its key agencies
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IT firms join to share security information
Another piece of President Clinton's National Plan for Information Systems Protection fell into place last week with the creation of the fourth industry center to help protect the information systems that support the United States' critical infrastructure.
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OMB unveils security guidance
The Office of Management and Budget last week recommended steps that agencies should take to ensure the security of federal information systems as required by recent legislation.
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Commerce makes progress on modernization
GAO recognized Commerce for making progress on the National Weather Service modernization program
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Back to the future with the whiteboard
Mimio transforms standard dry-erase boards into powerful tools for digital meetings
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Bush's Brand
President Bush is no amateur when it comes to technology; now he is preparing to use IT to take the federal government in a new direction
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Postal Service forecast grim
Efforts to use technology to improve Postal Service productivity have yielded disappointing results thus far
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USPS unveils certified e-mail
USPS began a new service Jan. 16 that makes it possible to transmit secure personal information to federal agencies
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Keep outsourcing apolitical
For decades, the government has followed essentially the same process for making outsourcing decisions.
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Enrollment headaches
OPM recently issued instructions that are bound to create an administrative nightmare for agencies
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IRS investment eyes many returns
Easing taxpayer filing guides $15 billion modernization plan over 10 years
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Help available for security risk, GAO says
Information security is labeled 'highrisk'; guidance and legislation could significantly reduce federal agencies' risk
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SBA plan addresses GAO concerns
The General Accounting Office highlights four major information technology challenges for the Small Business Administration
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GAO focuses on EPA info management
EPA needs to establish an information management strategy to address problems, such as databases that can't work together
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GAO details IT program risks
The General Accounting Office's 2001 Performance and Accountability Series contains separate reports on 21 agencies, covering each cabinet department, most independent agencies and the U.S. Postal Service.
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