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In the news: Hackers launch Obama-themed malware attack
Spam recipients are directed to a site that cripples their PCs' security, according to Computerworld.
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DHS issues grant guidance for fiscal 2009
The Homeland Security Department today issued guidance for more than $3 billion in grants that will be available to state and local authorities in fiscal 2009.
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DOD preps personal health records
The Military Health System will unveil a prototype of the personal health record system next month, according to defense officials.
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Coast Guard revises acquisition manual
The service adds more reviews to its guidance for major projects.
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Letter: Micromanagement a systemic problem
A reader writes that micromanagement among government supervisors and managers is a systemic problem.
Digital Government
IG notes benefits of consolidating data centers
Energy Department could save millions annually by shifting to greener technologies, auditors find.
Cybersecurity
Board urges full funding of cybersecurity initiative
Defense Science Board says security plan should be expanded to include protecting commercial networks such as finance and transportation.
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Regulators put conflict-of-interest proposals on hold
Officials open new case for rules based on new requirements in a defense authorization law.
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Plans advance for DHS systems engineering R&D center
The Homeland Security Department plans to soon begin taking proposals for a contract award for a research and development center that could be worth up to $455 million over five years.
Acquisition
Census seeks R&D help on methodology, processes
The Census Bureau will request proposals for research and development assistance in five technical areas.
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GSA: Transition team offices are equipped and ready to go
The government's property manager has already furnished and equipped enough office space with computers, BlackBerrys and telephones for up to 500 members of the transition team.
Digital Government
FCC should lower minimum bid for public safety network, TIA says
The Federal Communications Commission should either slash or eliminate a proposed $750 million minimum bid for the block of radio spectrum that would be used for a public safety network, an industry group has urged.
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Letter: Problems with acquisitions go unrecognized
A reader writes that training alone will not solve problems with acquisitions.
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Letter: Hopeful interoperable identy management systems work
A reader writes to say he's had difficulties with external certificate authority on Department of Defense sites.
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