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Roster change
Rear Adm. Charles Munns has been selected as the single program manager for NMCI
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Compaq helping N.C. digital divide
Compaq is funding a credit purchase program to help bring computer and Internet access to all parts of the state
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DOD explores training 'vignettes'
Web-based training system is aimed at eliminating the 'dead space' in traditional programs
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Rep. Davis calls for wider use of pay-for-performance bonuses
Rep. Tom Davis is urging the Office of Personnel Management to use pay-for-performance bonuses to help diminish the government’s looming personnel crisis, especially as it affects IT workers.
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Cybersecurity alliance launches without funding, leadership
The National Cyber Security Alliance, a government and industry project to promote the public’s awareness of computer security practices, was launched last week without funding, a leader or a board of directors.
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Digital Tech Corps bill revived
Sen. Voinovich introduces legislation to make public/private IT job-swapping possible
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A call for help
At Olympics, Utah's new voice-activated 511 system will help drivers navigate busy roads
Digital Government
A twist on e-government
Iowa CIO envisions licensing third parties to provide online services through the state's portal
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Lewis: Keep defense IT on track
Chairman of Defense Subcommittee says the DOD IT budget marks progress, but it must continue
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Seeking funds without fetters
Cities, counties want block-grant concept applied to homeland security
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OPM tech speeds background checks
With the number of checks it must conduct on potential federal employees booming, OPM leans on IT
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Lieberman, OMB approach a compromise on <br>e-gov bill
Office of Management and Budget officials are negotiating with Sen. Joe Lieberman (D-Conn.) about his e-government bill, S 803, in an effort to make the administration’s request for $45 million for 24 approved e-gov projects more palatable to lawmakers.
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Two e-gov leaders retire
Two senior officials dealing with the Office of Management and Budget’s<br>e-government initiatives have left the government.
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Education IT holds steady
Budget request offers resources needed to implement changes called for in the No Child Left Behind Act
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House OKs cybersecurity bill
NSF and NIST would sponsor computer and network security research and fund doctoral students studying cybersecurity
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Counterterrorism database sought
Oklahoma City organization issues proposal request for database that could be tapped by local, state and federal users
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Air Force transforming space ops
The Air Force is launching several initiatives focused on a transformation of space operations related to national security
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