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Meet the new Internet—the same as the old Internet?
A major concern of the Defense Department’s IPv6 transition office is that the next generation of IP networks not repeat the mistakes of the last one.
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Two birds, one homeland security stone
Rep. Chris Cox says new technology for homeland security should increase economic efficiency even as it improves technical security.
Digital Government
E-cycling task force forms
House members started a task group about electronic waste.
People
Rossotti: IRS modernization built trust
The IRS modernization program has improved the tax agency, its former boss said.
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Rep. Davis calls for a federal transition to IPv6
The chairman of the House Government Reform Committee has announced an initiative to push civilian agencies toward adoption of IP Version 6 by 2008.<@SM>
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Grants proposed for tracking sex felons
A Florida senator wants to establish a $30 million federal grant program to help fund satellite tracking of registered sex offenders.
People
Adios to Immigration boss?
The director of the Homeland Security Department's U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services agency could be the United States’ next ambassador to Spain.
Digital Government
Britain toughens patient privacy
The UK Health Department has new privacy guidelines that allow patients to limit access to their electronic health records.
People
Selling innovation properly
Cutting-edge technologies cannot be pitched to the government in a vacuum, members of a panel discussion said.
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Air Force abuzz about Boston
Alabama frets over the proposed transfer of 1,250 Air Force IT jobs to Massachusetts and two canceled service IT shows.
People
House approves GSA reorganization bill
The House of Representatives has unanimously approved the General Services Administration Modernization Act, which will combine the Federal Supply Service and the Federal Technology Service into a single organization.
Cybersecurity
Interior defends wireless plan
An upcoming solicitation will only cover voice service, not Internet access, Interior says.
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