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DHS shops on Defense mall

The Pentagon will tailor its electronic procurement system for the Homeland Security Department.

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EDS to separate NMCI results

The company will report earnings exclusive of the money-losing operation on the Navy Marine Corps Intranet.

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NASCIO puts out privacy guide

It's designed to make sure state agencies' privacy policies follow the law.

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Agencies honored for Web work

The Industry Advisory Council and the Federal CIO Council, in partnership with E-Gov, announced the Excellence.gov awards.

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OMB: E-Gov cooperation starts right here

Tad Anderson, OMB’s associate administrator for e-government and IT, said his office must communicate better with Congress about the benefits of the IT reform agenda.<br><@SM>

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OMB: Focus on cybersecurity before new projects

The Office of Management and Budget has told 18 agencies not to develop, modernize or enhance IT systems until their cybersecurity problems are fixed.<br>

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NASA aids search for Fla. girl

Two NASA facilities have enhanced a videotape that may show the abduction of the 11-year-old.

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Homeland security authorization committee may be created

Rep. Curt Weldon says prospects for a permanent House authorization committee over homeland security are very good.

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Senate passes DHS tech bill

It would create a program to transfer counterterrorism technology to state and local law enforcement.

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Web users still call Social Security

A surprising number of retirees who use an online service follow up with a phone call, according to SSA's research.

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TTIC: We help threat assessment

The Terrorist Threat Integration Center's director says his organization has helped federal officials determine the nation's most recent threat level.

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Keane joins General Dynamics board

Jack Keane, former Army vice chief of staff, will be a director for the company.

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Treasury crafts smart software license buy

The Treasury Department plans to use savings from reduced maintenance fees on a contract for its IRS.gov portal to expand the contract and help pay for enterprisewide software licensing.

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Army engineers to merge tech contracts

Corps plans IT reengineering, could outsource up to 75 percent of tech jobs.

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Osterholz to leave Defense

BAE Systems hired John Osterholz, who will leave his position as DOD's top architecture and interoperability official.

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FinCEN name used in scam

Con artists masquerading as officials of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network trick e-mail users into divulging personal bank info.

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Davis reiterates Reform agenda

Rep. Tom Davis says priorities for the House Government Reform Committee include share-in savings, information security and competitive sourcing.

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Commanders lament analysis dearth

Leaders of U.S. military efforts in Iraq say battlefield commanders need more technology, especially for analyzing data.

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Admiral emphasizes joint apps

Joint applications are critical to wartime operations, says the Pacific Fleet commander.

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E-gov requires teamwork

OMB's associate administrator for e-government and IT says managers can take cues from the New England Patriots.