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.

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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The department's fiscal 2006 proposed IT budget will focus on upgrading outdated infrastructure.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.

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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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Paperwork reduction back on the agenda

Newly appointed chairwoman wants to revive 1995 act.

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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.

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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.

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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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Pension group undergoes financial modernization

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation is switching to commercial financial software