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CIO Council posts application info
A solutions exchange on the council's site has descriptions of IT tools and best practices.
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USDA readies Web-based loan system
The Agriculture Department has implemented its Farm Business Plan accounting system, which modernizes delivery of loan services to farmers and ranchers.
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Coviello: Feds must take security lead
The government must lead by example when it comes to online security and privacy, RSA Security Inc.’s Art Coviello told the Congressional Internet Caucus this month.
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Study: Automated hiring increases applications
A paper from the Merit Systems Protection Board made several suggestions for improving automated hiring systems.
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Privacy groups scrutinize anti-terror tech
Experts at a forum spoke about homeland security technology and civil liberties.
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DOT e-learning ready to go
Officials expect to start rolling out the Web portion of DOT's Learning Management System in two weeks.
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CACI sees 1Q growth
The government contractor reported a 73 percent increase in operating income from a year ago.
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EPA opens wallet to get more states on data exchange
The Environmental Protection Agency is offering between $75,000 and $300,000 for state and tribal governments to join the Central Data Exchange.<@SM>
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Bush approves DHS oversight
President Bush signed into law a bill requiring greater financial oversight of the Homeland Security Department.
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Setting sites on Section 508
Software tools—and a little forethought—can make sure your Web pages work for every user
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OMB lists sourcing report requirements
Federal agencies must include four new figures in their annual reports on competitive sourcing.
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Data reference model released
The Office of Management and Budget issued the first of four data reference volumes.
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CIO Council to help with architecture changes
A council committee will share responsibility for updating the federal enterprise architecture's reference models.
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Air Force shifts to Global Combat Support System
Northrop Grumman won a $49.8 million deal to move the Air Force off an older system for weapons maintenance data.
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GAO suggests homeland security regional planning
Homeland security organizations should have representatives from all districts and disciplines within their regions, GAO found.
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Evans takes on chief architect work
OMB's e-gov czar has added the duties of chief architect to her job.
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Long way to go for student aid system, GAO says
A report recommends that the Federal Student Aid Office's chief operating officer clarify strategic objectives and finish integrating incompatible systems.
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