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USPS execs fret over IT
The Postal Service's IT priorities include improving IT systems and network security, complying with Section 508 and hiring younger employees, Robert Otto says.
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Rossotti: Hear skeptics
Overcoming resistance to change requires leaders who advocate reform and listen to objections, the former IRS commissioner says.
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DHS to expand buying hub
It's one of the top five priorities for the Homeland Security Department's chief procurement officer.
Digital Government
NASA helps air traffic control
A new application developed by NASA uses time-based metering to measure separation between planes.
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GSA forms reorg team
A complete reorganization plan is supposed to be developed by July 2005.
Modernization
NC court favors muni broadband
The North Carolina Court of Appeals came down in favor of allowing the city of Laurinburg to use government-owned facilities to offer broadband services.
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Lines of Business consolidation may limit small agencies’ choices
USAID among the smaller agencies that fear they will have no leverage with shared service providers.
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Feds push e-prescriptions
Secretary of Health and Human Services Mike Leavitt announced new regulations intended to help provide electronic prescriptions for Medicare patients.
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OMB targets payments
Federal agencies made $45.1 billion worth of improper payments in fiscal 2004, according to a new report.
People
Global site fights abuse
A Web site developed by an international alliance of law enforcement agencies focuses on preventing child abuse online.
Acquisition
Kerry seeks SBA audit
Sen. John Kerry wants Small Business Administration officials to examine the systems by which they ensure federal contracts go to small businesses.
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Unions challenge DHS rules
Four unions for federal workers sued to stop the implementation of final personnel rules for DHS.
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GAO finds contract risks
GAO's report on high-risk programs cites contract management programs.
Modernization
Safecom SCIPs across states
DHS officials have a model plan for statewide interoperable communication networks from the grassroots level.
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Davis tries license bill again
Rep. Tom Davis reintroduced a proposal to require federal standards for ID verification on driver's licenses.
Modernization
StorageTek system manages archives
Lifecycle Fixed Content Manager 100 joins other solutions on the market that use hard disks instead of traditional tape or optical disks to store electronic records that must be securely stored for extended periods of time.
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Collins: More money for high-risk targets
The senator from Maine introduced a bill to direct more federal homeland security dollars to states and cities at higher risk for a terrorist attack.
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