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Reader comment roundup
Find out what the buzz is among our readers. Check out this week's roundup of readers' comments.
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OMB's high-risk list drops slightly
As the Bush administration moves toward its close, the Office of Management and Budget begins planning to pass management tools on to the next president.
Digital Government
HIPAA audits drive business for privacy software firm
Electronic ID theft, snooping and HIPAA audits have contributed to the growth of FairWarning, a St. Petersburg, Fla., privacy auditing firm.
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Military Health System seeks options for AHLTA
MHS is reviewing recommendations on the feasibility of developing a joint DOD/VA electronic medical record system, among other possibilities.
Digital Government
House committee approves major health IT bill
Privacy issues are at the forefront as Energy and Commerce Committee approves bill to promote EHRs and health information exchanges.
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NARA joins World Digital Library project
The National Archives and Records Administration will contribute digital versions of historically and culturally significant documents to an online international library expected to come online early next year.
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GAO: States need more fed help preparing for pandemics
States remain weak in the areas of critical infrastructure, food safety reporting, and facilitating a medical care surge, the GAO found.
Digital Government
Defense measure could steer billions toward contractors
Analysis finds that much of the work would go to large contractors.
Digital Government
House panel approves Dingell-Barton health IT measure
Energy and Commerce Chairman John Dingell hopes to work with lawmakers still dissatisfied with the bill before it hits the House floor.
Digital Government
OMB cuts number of IT projects on high-risk list
Agency also reports significant drop in projects on management watch list.
Digital Government
Intelligence director urges IT overhaul
An integrated computer system is needed to deliver information that is tailored to analysts' requirements, Mike McConnell says.
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Hawley: Secure Flight set to take off
The Transportation Security Administration's Secure Flight program should be online in some form by January, the agency's administrator said today.
Digital Government
Bill would create nanotech clearinghouse
A measure in the Senate to reauthorize funding for nanotech research would also create a database of projects.
People
Denett: Agencies can compete more contracts
The Office of Federal Procurement Policy asks the acquisition council to create a group to boost competition for contracts.
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GAO says pre-award audits protect prices
Pricing tools can keep tabs on how much contractors' charge the government compared with other customers, the Government Accountability Office reports.
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