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Peace Corps launches new site

Redesigned site is the first phase of a multiyear effort to redefine the Peace Corps' online presence

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Library patches copyright search

Webbased front end will improve access to 16 million records until new system is installed

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Portal pushes e-gov future

Massachusetts officials hope people like the state's upcoming portal and that it will spur more innovative e-gov work

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Pilots look for palm-size display

The Air Force is shopping for small screen to connect to GPS receivers and fit in cockpit

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Site helps teachers target lessons

Math teachers in Massachusetts can use the Web to build lesson plans linked to children's needs

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CIO pushes network-centric warfare

Stenbit puts priority on using information systems to bridge the gap between sensors and shooters

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OMB: Impetus is on agencies to fund e-gov efforts

Facing a budget surplus of $158 billion for fiscal 2001, the Bush administration plans to dole out some funds for electronic-government programs.

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Navy, Defense reach agreement on NMCI testing

The Defense Department has reached an agreement with the Navy on the testing required to free up funding for the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet, Navy officials announced today.

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Northrop lands mine-sensor deal

The Naval Surface Warfare CenterDahlgren Division has awarded a contract to Northrop Grumman Corp. for a system that will help detect enemy land mines.

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Linking public safety systems

Integration of information systems among courts and public safety agencies is spotty

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Under fire--and water

Two years ago, when Hurricane Floyd was ravaging parts of the southeastern United States, the Coast Guard was able to award a task order for roof repair in North Carolina in a matter of minutes.

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Intercepts

It usually takes years of legal maneuvering for the Defense Department to settle a contract dispute

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NMCI debate close to resolution

DOD officials are close to agreeing on a timetable to address the testing issue threatening to put NMCI on hold

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CIOs ramp up mentoring

The CIO Council last week formally launched its governmentwide mentoring program and listed a host of assignments available to information technology professionals.

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How e-governments stack up

A snapshot of egovernment services offered around the world

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Military spending

The Defense Department's information technology budget request for fiscal 2002 includes modest increases over last year's budget.

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Treasury sets sights on smart-card, PKI use

The Treasury Department is reviewing strategies for using smart-card and public-key infrastructure technologies for electronic-commerce and e-government efforts.

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DOD budget to stay IT course

The Defense Department last week posted detailed information about its fiscal 2002 information technology budget request

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DOD seeks security ally

The Defense Intelligence Agency is seeking assistance in tracking computer network attacks

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NASA appoints security chief

NASA Administrator Daniel Goldin has named a director to head the agency's Office of Security Management and Safeguards