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Military plans to implement patient-controlled electronic health records

System could be in place by the end of the year.

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Groups to warn panel about economic effect of seizing laptops

Customs’ practice of confiscating electronic devices and downloading data would have chilling effect on business travel, interest groups plan to testify.

People

DHS seeks way ahead for US-VISIT

The period for public comment on the Homeland Security Department’s plan to have airlines collect biometric information on foreign travelers has ended, but questions remain.

People

Letter: Who will fund the move to digital records?

A reader wants to know whether state and local governments will have to foot the bill to move to digital records.

People

Letter: Pay-for-performance projects leaves no one better off

A reader says, "The current [pay] system isn't broken, so leave it alone!"

People

Letter: Postal management treatment harsh on workers

A readers says the postal service uses "unethical and illegal pressure on longtime workers who have injuries" from the job's tasks.

People

EPA taking baby steps with Web 2.0

Environmental Protection Agency officials said that although Web applications offer new ways to work with environmental information, the agency must adopt new programs slowly to gauge their benefits.

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Agencies push ahead on security efforts

The National Institute of Standards and Technology has released updated security settings for agencies.

People

Klossner: If a CIO blogs in the forest, is it policy?

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People

Senate panel blocks DISA director nominee

Rear Adm. Elizabeth Hight will continue in her current position as DISA's vice director.

People

AHLTA takes hits in latest Web hall

In an open Web forum, defense health providers voiced frustration with the quality and features of DOD’s electronic medical record system.

Digital Government

Reader comment roundup: Hide your IT project?; Performance pay affects lives

Find out what the buzz is among our readers. Check out this week's roundup of readers' comments.

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Verizon nabs Postal Service Networx contract

Deal worth $16.4 million is another sign business is picking up on huge telecom agreement

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Avue announces new identity theft protection for federal subscribers

Partnership with LifeLock will provide free protection for feds, discounts for families of employees.