Modernization
BlackBerry maker gets NIST nod
It's the 500th cryptographic module certification issued by the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
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DOD to detail personnel system
Officials will talk about the National Security Personnel System today.
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House creates homeland security subcommittees
The House Homeland Security Committee established five subcommittees.
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Army shows off simulators
Army officials and soldiers are gathering on Capitol Hill today to show lawmakers and staffers the latest computer simulators and video games used in the service's training.
Modernization
Labor upgrades IT core
The department's fiscal 2006 proposed IT budget will focus on upgrading outdated infrastructure.
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Senate scrutinizes DHS personnel plan
Witnesses at a Senate hearing presented a mixture of reasons to support the proposal or oppose parts of it that restrict bargaining rights.
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IAC selects Excellence.gov winners
Five agency programs are recognized by the industry group.
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IRS plans more competitive sourcing
The tax agency has saved millions of dollars with competitive sourcing so far, an official says.
Modernization
Rural health IT feels FCC change
Changes in the FCC definition of rural could affect the rural health care universal service support mechanism.
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Davis moves IT to reform committee’s center stage
Issues such as e-government, cybersecurity, U.S. VISIT and information sharing will get the full House Government Reform Committee’s attention.
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Former DHS official joins Apogen
Thomas Ragland, the former director of operations at the Homeland Security department, has joined Apogen Technologies.
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Task force to focus on common security
DHS, OMB officials will lead an intra-agency task force on developing common cybersecurity solutions.
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TSA budget request sees slight increase
TSA budget targets explosives, high-speed connectivity
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Congressman renews call for voting paper trail
Rep. Rush Holt, who has been pushing a bill that requires all e-voting machines to create paper records, has reintroduced his bill.
Digital Government
FDA selects electronic submissions vendors
GlobalNet Services will help FDA with its Electronic Submissions Gateway project.
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House Reform panels in place
Rep. Tom Davis expects all subcommittees to have tech components on their agendas.
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OMB mulling revision of circular A-130
Officials are assessing whether the document that instructs agencies on how to implement the Clinger-Cohen needs revisions.
Modernization
SSA has plans for fiscal 2006 funds
Agency plans to phase in an IP telephony system as well as implement some systems.
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