People
Bush issues Biodefense Directive
Officials want to better integrate efforts to combat bioterrorism.
Acquisition
Davis seeks ASIA influence on purchasing
The architect of the Services Acquisition Reform Act introduced legislation to finish the job started with SARA.
People
Holt renews call for paper backups to e-voting
It comes on the heels of challenges to electronic voting machines in two states.
Digital Government
Alabama to raise IT profile
Gov. Bob Riley plans to sign an executive order designed to reinvigorate the state's Office of Information Technology.
People
Bush calls for broad e-records use for health care
President Bush wants most Americans to have electronic health records within 10 years.<@SM>
Digital Government
SI earnings rose
The specialist in federal systems integration reported a 58 percent gain in first quarter earnings.
Modernization
FISMA fosters fixes on IT security front
The Federal Information Security Management Act, passed in 2002, is now the propelling force behind the government’s efforts to improve IT security.
Acquisition
Four vie for Texas Medicaid card
State officials want biometric cards to reduce Medicaid fraud and streamline the claims process.
Digital Government
Animal tracking to start
The Agriculture Department says it has more than $18 million to start work on a computerized animal ID system.
Acquisition
Wisconsin extends enterprise deals
Officials have started signing IT contracts that cover not only all state agencies, but also county, local, tribal and other government organizations.
People
DHS, NSA team on cybersecurity
They plan to form National Centers of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education.
People
Portland group simulates crisis
A nonprofit organization uses game tech to train officials in reacting to disasters and terrorist attacks.
People
Safecom requirements released
It's the first comprehensive look at what public safety organizations at all levels of government consider their top technical and policy priorities for information sharing.
Modernization
Networx pulled in conflicting directions
GSA, industry and Congress debate approaches to telecom contracts
Acquisition
Lisagor: Make it short and sweet
Columnist Michael Lisagor offers guidelines for sales calls.
Digital Government
A lukewarm response
Basic storage concerns still overshadow advanced concepts of storage management
People