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FERC needs to step up oversight of grid security, experts say
Experts recommend more oversight and possibly more statutory authority for federal officials to better guard against cyber spies reportedly gaining access to the nation's power grids.
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DISA wants new information-sharing technology
The agency wants research projects to develop technology that will improve command and control.
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Networx celebrating two years, 165 awards
Activity on the huge telecommunications contracts ranges from a value of a few thousand to millions of dollars.
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HHS makes software available for health IT network
The department said it wants to encourage health organizations to connect to the nationwide health information network by using the open-source software.
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EPA launches Earth Day Web sites
One online tool lets visitors download environmental tips widget for use on public Web sites.
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FEMA seeks contractor for asset-tracking system
The agency has published an RFI looking for a contractor to develop and manage its asset-tracking system.
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OMB updates guidance for stimulus money
Federal agencies must track 41 data elements on spending under the economic stimulus law, new guidance says.
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Disclosure info from White House officials available online
A new Web portal lets people request and receive senior White House officials' financial disclosure reports electronically.
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Next-gen spy satellite network to be established
Director of National Intelligence Dennis Blair and Defense Secretary Robert Gates signed a classified memo March 30 that would establish a program to build a multi-billion dollar, next-generation spy satellite network.
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DOD updates e-learning standard
The new edition of the standard allows organizations to easily exchange online learning, training and educational content, DOD says.
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Government use of Web 2.0 requires caution
Web 2.0 technologies are promising, but agencies have to be careful to mitigate potential problems.
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Wennergren: Evolving tech is breaking down silos
DOD deputy CIO Dave Wennergren believes the information technology community is now positioned to build better DOD systems faster and for less money by using the lessons learned from the past.
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TSA launches Secure Flight for passengers
After five years, TSA's Secure Flight prescreening system for airline passengers is operational.
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New rules to be released for stimulus reporting
Federal agencies must report stimulus spending in more detail and more frequently under rules being released tomorrow by the Obama administration.
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GAO: Delays, costs still problems at DOD
The Government Accountability Office has issued a report that cites continuing high development costs and long delays for Defense Department programs.
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Requirements published for stimulus reporting
Organizations getting grants and loans under the stimulus law must use standard data elements, OMB says.
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Treasury launches FinancialStability.gov
The site helps users understand the financial system's problems and track the administration’s efforts to fix them.
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New rules for stimulus contracting
The federal acquisition councils published proposed rules for the reporting and legal requirements for contracts awarded under the economic stimulus law.
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