Digital Government
Japan seeks IT ideas from states
Officials from Japan want to learn more about economic development and improving government efficiency through IT.
People
Army plans for satellites, knowledge site
The service's Program Objective Memorandum will budget for commercial satellites and the Army Knowledge Portal.
People
Senate committee holds firm on E-Gov Fund for fiscal 2004
A Senate committee has OKed $5 million for the Office of Management and Budget’s E-Government fund, $40 million less than requested.<br><@SM>
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Industry groups urge support of competitive sourcing
Twenty organizations asked House members to vote against amendments that would block White House plans to open government functions to competition.
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Oceanic air tech gets go-ahead
The government approved a Lockheed Martin system that will control U.S. air traffic over the ocean.
Digital Government
Experts say culture hinders single smart card
Technology exists for governmentwide smart cards, but culture and a lack of top-level support impedes implementation, experts told a House committee.
People
State may stretch deadline for scannable passports
Although the requirement was to go into effect Oct. 1, officials said many foreign passports are not yet machine-readable.
People
Perry leaves the VA for industry
The CTO of the Veterans Affairs Department will take a job at SAIC, where he will join the VA's former CIO.
People
EDS to run State Department's telecom
The deal calls on EDS to oversee the agency's domestic voice, data and video conferencing.
Digital Government
HHS tests unified financial system
HHS completes first phase of testing Unified Financial Management System
Digital Government
Text removal made fast and simple
Redax software removes selected text and images from PDF files
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Bush threatens veto in competitive sourcing fight
OMB says the president should veto the Transportation and Treasury spending bill if it specifically prohibits percentage goals for competitive sourcing.
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Proposal seeks to bar A-76
Rep. Davis encourages House colleagues to defeat amendments to appropriations bill
Digital Government
Sites need better design, experts say
Designers should put their sites through usability tests, said officials from the NCI's communication technologies division.
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Evans’ vision is to stay the course
Karen Evans wants federal employees to know she is not an IT czar, she is not a tyrant and she is not a ruler. <br><@SM>
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Styles took hits for OMB agenda
Washington insiders say OFPP director championed controversial causes
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