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AARP joins registration effort
Group launches BeAVoter.org with AOL, MCI to make it easier for people to register to vote
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Agriculture CIO gets keys to IT
In a move designed to improve management of the Agriculture Department's modernization program, the department's chief information officer has been given direct responsibility for the success of key IT modernization programs.
Digital Government
Work force hinders procurement reform
Feds say acquisition reform has not delivered all of its intended benefits mostly because of a shrinking, poorly trained procurement work force
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Colleges evaluating courses online
More than 35 schools are participating in a pilot program that uses the Internet to survey students, instructors and administrators regarding academic programs and course content
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Two more ways for governments to buy
Digital Commerce Corp. and Intelisys Electronic Commerce Inc. targeting government customers with new initiatives
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A sinking feeling over document migration
'Titanic 2020' will be an IT crisis many times larger than the Year 2000 problem, a technology expert predicts
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Washington state creating most high-tech firms
Washington Technology Center finds the state beats California when it comes to establishing new companies
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E-government earns place in D.C. budget
Mayor's proposed budget includes millions for connecting schools to Internet and electronic government initiatives
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GSA outlines FIDNet needs
The General Services Administration this week started working with vendors on a system the Clinton administration envisions will protect federal agencies against network intrusion
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When is enough enough?
The Workforce Investment Act of 1998 will challenge federal Webmasters to make Web sites accessible for the disabled
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Bill targets DOE nuclear lab security
A bill introduced Wednesday would increase inspections of information security systems at the Energy Department's nuclear weapons laboratories
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Virginia names deputy secretary of technology
Bette Dillehay worked her way to Virginia's No. 2 technology position by leading the state's Year 2000 efforts
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Security compliance help on the way
Federal security executives outline resources being developed to help agencies comply with everincreasing security requirements
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Army takes lead in biometric security research
The Army is forging ahead with research into technologies that promise to make it harder for unauthorized individuals to gain access to critical networks and information
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Customs lacks millions to modernize
The Customs Service is falling far short of the funding necessary to upgrade computer systems
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Colorado takes stand against software piracy
Gov. Owens signs an executive order requiring the state to use only licensed software
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California colleges adopt smart cards
Cards identify students, faculty and can be used for on or off-campus purchases
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Gilmore signs UCITA
Virginia is the first state to adopt the act that updates licensing contract agreements for the Digital Age
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