Acquisition
GSA paves way for smart card use
The General Services Administration's Federal Technology Service offers agencies and departments a procurement vehicle through the Smart Access Common ID contract.
People
Ridge promises data sharing will be department’s top priority
Homeland Security secretary Tom Ridge this month pledged to coordinate the government’s immigration and law enforcement databases.
People
OMB launches third e-gov project this month
The Office of Management and Budget and the Environmental Protection Agency yesterday launched another of the 25 e-government initiatives: an online rule-making portal, <i>Regulations.gov</i>.<br>
People
Former Utah CIO offers pointers
Agencies should start taking small steps toward Web services, former Utah CIO Phillip J. Windley says.
People
Who’s who in the new Congress
With Republicans in control of both houses of Congress, one of the first, most obvious changes in government is in the makeup of congressional committees. Here’s the state of the assignments for the 108th Congress.
People
Wis. governor inaugurates with a webcast
Inauguration day in Wisconsin used to mean layering on plenty of winter garments to brave the icy weather in Madison.
Digital Government
Council offers SAGE advice
CIO Senior Advisors to Government Executives serves as resource pool for public-sector CIOs
People
Homeland 'Super Bowl' starts up
The Homeland Security Department was launched today with a citizen-friendly Web site
People
NMCI marked up for 2004
The Pentagon has given approval to the Navy to seek funding of $1.1 billion for NMCI in the fiscal 2004 budget
Modernization
Changing of FTS 2001 guard
John Johnson is replacing Denny Groh, who is leaving GSA for a private-sector job
Digital Government
Senate votes to block TIA system
Amendment blocks use of the DARPA's Total Information Awareness system pending a report on privacy
Digital Government
A healthy dose of disability coverage
FCW.com's Ask Milt column explains some of the pitfalls to be aware of when applying for disability benefits under FERS
Digital Government
FAA rolls out weather tool
Air traffic controllers have begun using a new tool to access more accurate, timely weather data
Acquisition
Army upgrading MarketPlace Direct
The Army Small Computer Program recently selected Appian Corp. to enhance its MarketPlace Direct system
Digital Government
Cities win digital divide grants
Five cities have won $100,000 each in networking equipment and consulting services from 3Com
People
E-Authentication waits for rest of the pack
Technically, e-Authentication is ready—and waiting.
People
National Recreation Reservation Service makes its site user friendly
The Agriculture Department and the Army Corps of Engineers this month launched a redesigned National Recreation Reservation Service Web site.
Acquisition
Cooperative purchasing proposals posted
Proposed rules published that would let state and local governments purchase IT using GSA schedules
People