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E-gov progress report
At a roundtable discussion with GCN editors, OMB’s e-government portfolio managers discuss the program’s successes, shortcomings and plans for 2007.<@SM>
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Energy secretary fires NNSA chief
Linton Brooks' removal is seen as an attempt to address a series of security breaches involving the National Nuclear Security Administration during his tenure.
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DHS publishes final rules on smart credentials
The department will begin enrolling some port workers in March, but says more testing is needed on card reader technology.
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Bush nominates cyber expert to become next intell czar
Former NSA Director J. Michael McConnell would become the second director of national intelligence.
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Counter-IED systems jam tactical comms in Iraq
Technology designed to defend against improvised explosive devices is interfering with a wide range of tactical radio systems, according to the Naval Sea Systems Command.
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Foreign groups target defense tech
More than ever before, government-affiliated institutions in foreign countries are targeting the U.S. defense industry in order to steal sensitive technology.
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ITAA hires DHS' Franz to focus on security policy
Liesyl Franz was deputy director for outreach and awareness at the National Cyber Security Division of the Homeland Security Department.
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IAC honors Hobbs
The outgoing Treasury Department CIO was the guest of honor at a party in downtown Washington, D.C., to celebrate his career.
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SARA panel: Feds, contractors need more ethics guidance
Panel determines that reliance on federal contractors working alongside agency personnel “has blurred the lines” between governmental and commercial functions and ethical requirements.
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Thomas search engine gets a tune up
In the beta version now online, users can search the entire database -- including the Congressional Record, committee reports and treaties -- in a single search bar.
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Interagency Web site to manage natural resources
NOAA officials are leading the effort to develop a Web portal that will provide information about how people’s behavior and actions affect environments.
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IRS Modernized e-File platform lags on delayed requirements, funding
The IRS should more deeply involve its Business Rules and Requirements Management office with the Modernized e-File project to keep the electronic filing platform on track.
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Gardner to become National Weather Service CIO
His first priority will be security measures, said Adrian Gardner, who was deputy associate CIO for cybersecurity at the Energy Department.
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Virtual recruiter on duty at Army Web site
“Sgt. Star” is prepared to answer prospective recruits’ questions about joining the Army.<@SM>
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SARA panel: Feds need tutorial on performance-based deals
Program managers often fail to define metrics that have a direct link to the desired results, according to the panel's draft report.
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Commerce document-tracking system goes live
The new Web-based system will enable the department to internally draft, track and manage regulatory documents more efficiently.
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DHS: Time to put urban comms to test
Policies for interoperable communications now exist in 75 metro areas, but more testing is needed, according to a new report.
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Walker: DOD programs plagued by immature technology
Some Army programs have run ahead of the available technologies, the GAO head told a House subcommittee.
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IAC corrects SIG chairmen's corporate links
Two of the chairmen were listed with incorrect company affiliations when IAC issued the news release last month.
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