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Pentagon CIO wants NMCI proof
Stenbit stresses that the concept of creating a single technology infrastructure has yet to be proven
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Interior remains offline
Judge fails to approve an agreement that would have enabled the Interior Department to reconnect some IT systems
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Crisis plan, tech helped NYC
Crisis planning and the use of technology helped government restore services and aid emergency workers
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How to get out of mounting debt
FCW.com's Friday Financials column passes on advice to keep you from sinking into bankruptcy
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FirstGov searching for ideas
GSA asks federal Webmasters for suggestions on how to improve the FirstGov portal
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Mobile governments on the move
Governments increasingly are using handheld devices to communicate, access data and deliver services
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Education, Accenture to share
Education Department expands financial aid systems modernization and use of share-in-savings contracts
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CIO Council spreads out security
Council names security leader to committees and creates teams to address homeland security weaknesses
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Education will put student loan services online
The Education Department’s Office of Student Financial Assistance Programs next year will offer services such as student loan payment and payment deferment online at <a href="http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSFAP">www.ed.gov/offices/OSFAP</a>.
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Privacy, security guidance offered
E-government experts present framework for developing privacy and security policies
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Davis aims to solidify GISRA
Congressman working on legislation that would include mandatory standards for information security
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Security lifts aerospace forecast
Expansion predicted in the parts of the aerospace industry related to homeland security
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Online communities have the answer
FCW's Dot-Gov Thursday column looks at electronic collaboration as a way to enhance responsiveness
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Bill boosts NMCI oversight
Conference committee reaches agreement on the National Defense Authorization Act
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IT vital in PCAST agenda
President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology sees IT as an essential component
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Blueprint shows way to 'e2gov'
Consortium unveils a blueprint to promote enterprise electronic government, or e2government
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Online licensing makes gains in Montana and New Hampshire
State officials in Montana yesterday unveiled an online service at <a href ="http://www.discoveringmontana.com">www.discoveringmontana.com </a> that lets users check the status of licensed professionals, including accountants, physicians and plumbers. The state contracted with Montana Interactive Inc., a subsidiary of National Information Consortium Inc. of Overland Park, Kan., to build the site, which is funded by user fees.
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