People
Shea to replace Kellogg on joint staff
President Bush has nominated Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Robert Shea to a key IT position on the Joint Staff
Digital Government
Bostonians armed with Tablet PCs
Community liaisons use handy computers, e-forms to record citizens' complaints
People
Interior honored for use of GIS
ESRI awards the Interior Department for Geospatial One-Stop, the work of USGS and other initiatives
Modernization
Judge approves MCI settlement
MCI will pay $500 million in cash and $250 million in stock to settle a penalty for accounting fraud
People
DOD agencies undo standardization
Agencies have undone some of the IT standardization of the Defense Civilian Personnel Data System
People
EPA awards call center contract to Optimus
Optimus will run call center operations for Toxic Substances Control Act information service
People
DOD business architecture praised
GAO report says the Department has made a 'positive first step' in enterprise architecture
Acquisition
FAA programs encounter cost growth
Transportation IG finds that the FAA's major acquisitions are plagued by cost growth and delays
Digital Government
County clerk 'professionalizes' office
Clerk of Cook County Circuit Court overhauls, upgrades IT systems and management
People
IRS launches political-group disclosure site
A revised IRS Web site makes it easier for political organizations to electronically file documents and improves the public’s access to the information.<br>
People
IRS taxpayer advocate urges protections to boost e-filing
The current e-filing process does not protect taxpayer rights adequately, the IRS’ taxpayer advocate said today.<br><@SM>
People
US-VISIT requirements outlined
DHS officials describe expectations for the prime integrator of the US-VISIT system
People
DARPA seeks thinking computers
Real-World Reasoning is a major stepping stone in the arena of artificial intelligence
Digital Government
Cross-agency collaboration urged
Study shows progress in IT investments, but better management is needed to transform government
People
Sypris picked for rugged security device
An unnamed government agency that deals in homeland security awards contract
People
DHS to pay for airport security tech
Department to pay $350 million toward installing explosive detection systems at three major airports
People