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CADE release depends on employee mastery
The new IRS taxpayer database will go live this year if and when workers at the agency’s Martinsburg, W.Va., data center can operate the Customer Account Data Engine under peak demand.<@SM><@SM>
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NASA creates CIO office
One change at NASA in the wake of President Bush's new space agenda is a new Office of the Chief Information Officer.
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DHS computer operations begin to stand alone
The Homeland Security Department has largely cut its umbilical cord of IT support from the legacy agencies that for months had continued to provide services to DHS’ 22 component organizations.<br>
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IRS makes it easier for business filers to pay online
The IRS has streamlined its electronic payment system for business taxpayers who get a new Employer Identification Number.
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Trading places: Feds, industry to swap managers
The Office of Personnel Management proposed a rule outlining how the Information Technology Exchange Program will work.
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IRS to test data engine
An official for the tax agency says the Customer Account Data Engine's latest round of testing will finish in 2004.
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Safecom absorbs public safety network
Officials say the wireless communications resource will have more 'oomph'.
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Alaska picks XAware criminal data exchange
The Mapping Alaska's Justice InterChanges program brings together the systems in many organizations statewide.
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Northrop wins Delaware health contract
The company will get $3.6 million to implement the Delaware Electronic Reporting Surveillance System for bioterrorism and disease outbreaks.
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USDA site to customize services for farmers, ranchers
The Agriculture Department has redesigned its Web site to improve access to agency information. <br>
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Harris joins FAA on A-76 bid
The Federal Aviation Administration will pair its in-house team with Harris Corp. to compete for Automated Flight Station services.
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Industry Advisory Council seeks e-gov leaders
The positions allow IAC members to interact with their federal IT counterparts and weigh in on the future of e-government.
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USDA plans custom site
Farmers will be able to access conservation contracts, commodity payments and loans through MyUSDA.gov, officials said.
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Unisys begins wireless services for TSA
The company has started the Transportation Security Administration's Managed Services for Wireless Personal Communications program.
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Terror lists remain disparate
Officials at the FBI-led Terrorist Screening Center missed their deadline for merging a dozen terrorist watch lists.
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HR, financial system consolidation next on OMB's hit list
Agencies should be prepared to give up more money to governmentwide consolidation initiatives this year.<br>
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Army's Borland retires after 32 years in government
Conflict, irony brought Borland to the Army
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Collins: Force through moderation
Maine senator works across party lines to make headway on tough government IT issues
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