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FBI fingers problem system
The IDENT database of more than 4.5 million foreign visitors' fingerprints is likely to prove troublesome
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Building smarter borders
The Bush strategy includes an idea that will drastically change the way U.S. borders will be managed for people and goods
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OMB puts hold on homeland IT
OMB froze more than $1 billion worth of IT projects planned at major agencies that would be shifted to the Homeland Security Department
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USPS improves online postage
The Postal Service is rolling out an even easier version of PC Postage called NetStamps
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FBI: Accelerated IT plan not realistic
The FBI has abandoned plans to complete an overhaul of its antiquated computer systems by December
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OMB puts hold on homeland IT
Hold placed on planned IT investments above $500,000 at the major agencies moving to the Homeland Security Department
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It’s not easy being green
Mark Forman’s goal is to fundamentally change how agencies plan and implement technology. His approach—speaking softly but carrying a big stick—appears to be working.
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Interior bureau offers oil and gas data online
The Interior Department’s Minerals Management Service earlier this month unveiled an online ordering system that lets users research oil well and gas well data and then buy a CD-ROM of selected data.
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Credit card abuse details widen
Hearing describes Army personnel who used the cards to pay for cruises and gamble online
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IT watchdog leaving GAO
David McClure will join the Council for Excellence in Government as vice president for electronic government
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Lawmakers flag intell agencies
The intelligence agencies have not had the technology to effectively do their job, a House subcommittee says
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GSA sets road map for authentication gateway
In about a year’s time, a citizen or government user will sign on just once at the FirstGov portal to conduct many types of online transactions with different agencies.
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TSA chief resigns from agency
John Magaw is leaving the Transportation Security Administration just six months after taking the helm
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New Education site targets Hispanic users
The Bush administration earlier this month launched a new Web site to help Hispanics find information about getting a college education.
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Congress agrees on counterterror bill
House and Senate negotiators approve a $28.9 billion counterterrorism bill that is filled with money for IT projects
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GSA portal will carry e-Grants services
The Health and Human Services Department this month launched the first phase of its e-Grants project, which will let users search for grant opportunities on one Web site.
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E-Authentication RFI released
GSA asks for industry input on the proposed gateway to authenticate users for e-government services
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