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Library looking into digital books
The Library of Congress believes it can solve storage, shipping and accessibility problems by transferring National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped materials into digital form
Digital Government
When is enough enough?
The Workforce Investment Act of 1998 will challenge federal Webmasters to make Web sites accessible for the disabled
Digital Government
GSA outlines FIDNet needs
The General Services Administration this week started working with vendors on a system the Clinton administration envisions will protect federal agencies against network intrusion
Digital Government
E-government earns place in D.C. budget
Mayor's proposed budget includes millions for connecting schools to Internet and electronic government initiatives
People
HCFA's Medicare oversight criticized
An inadequate financial management system hinders the Health Care Financing Administration's oversight of Medicare, officials say
Digital Government
Washington state creating most high-tech firms
Washington Technology Center finds the state beats California when it comes to establishing new companies
Digital Government
Gilmore signs UCITA
Virginia is the first state to adopt the act that updates licensing contract agreements for the Digital Age
Digital Government
California colleges adopt smart cards
Cards identify students, faculty and can be used for on or off-campus purchases
People
Online Census forms keep a low profile
Bureau's publicity focuses on high response rate from hardtocount segments of the population
Digital Government
Colorado takes stand against software piracy
Gov. Owens signs an executive order requiring the state to use only licensed software
Digital Government
Customs lacks millions to modernize
The Customs Service is falling far short of the funding necessary to upgrade computer systems
People
'It's a technology problem'
Rep. Anne Northrup blames USPS and Customs for not collecting more than $1 billion per year in import fees on packages mailed from overseas
Digital Government
Army takes lead in biometric security research
The Army is forging ahead with research into technologies that promise to make it harder for unauthorized individuals to gain access to critical networks and information
Digital Government
Security compliance help on the way
Federal security executives outline resources being developed to help agencies comply with everincreasing security requirements
Digital Government
University of Dallas adds online technology programs
Undergraduate and graduate students can enroll in online programs similar to traditional campus classes
Digital Government
Oklahoma cops filing reports from patrol cars
The state is one of the most recent to outfit its patrol cars with IBM's FormRunner software
People