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OMB puts hold on homeland IT
Hold placed on planned IT investments above $500,000 at the major agencies moving to the Homeland Security Department
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Congress agrees on counterterror bill
House and Senate negotiators approve a $28.9 billion counterterrorism bill that is filled with money for IT projects
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New Education site targets Hispanic users
The Bush administration earlier this month launched a new Web site to help Hispanics find information about getting a college education.
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TSA chief resigns from agency
John Magaw is leaving the Transportation Security Administration just six months after taking the helm
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Is 'bonus' in your best interests?
FCW.com's Friday Financials column continues its look at variable annuities, which have become a part of the retirement plans of many Americans
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GSA sets road map for authentication gateway
In about a year’s time, a citizen or government user will sign on just once at the FirstGov portal to conduct many types of online transactions with different agencies.
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Lawmakers flag intell agencies
The intelligence agencies have not had the technology to effectively do their job, a House subcommittee says
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HIPAA could mean big business
States likely will outsource most of the work, creating a $3 billion market for IT companies
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IT watchdog leaving GAO
David McClure will join the Council for Excellence in Government as vice president for electronic government
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Credit card abuse details widen
Hearing describes Army personnel who used the cards to pay for cruises and gamble online
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Interior bureau offers oil and gas data online
The Interior Department’s Minerals Management Service earlier this month unveiled an online ordering system that lets users research oil well and gas well data and then buy a CD-ROM of selected data.
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It’s not easy being green
Mark Forman’s goal is to fundamentally change how agencies plan and implement technology. His approach—speaking softly but carrying a big stick—appears to be working.
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Handheld tested as teaching tool
Northern Virginia schools try out how handheld devices can be integrated into the curriculum
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GSA sets up performance office
New Office of Performance Improvement will oversee efforts to incorporate the President's Management Agenda
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Texas agency tracks Web usage
The Texas Education Agency is using software to monitor use patterns and system problems
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Firm to assist in satellite transition
The Air Force Space Command selects SI International for satellite communications transition contract
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