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Vice President unveils new FirstGov site
Users of the FirstGov.gov federal Web portal can now find what they’re looking for in three clicks or less, said Mark Forman, OMB’s associate director for e-government and IT.
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E-gov strategy report outlines specific milestones
The Office of Management and Budget yesterday released the much-anticipated e-government strategy report, and for the first time, its 24 approved e-gov projects’ designated goals.
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GSA debuts friendlier FirstGov
FirstGov has been redesigned to highlight online services for citizens, businesses and other governments
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Army aggressive on tech spending
Leaders see funds focused on transformation to the Objective Force, with legacy systems phasing out
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E-gov survey results support OMB’s objectives
The public is in favor of the government expanding its Web site services but wants agencies to do it slowly and get it right the first time, according to an e-government study by the Council for Excellence in Government.
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ITAA survey: Security supersedes e-gov
Security and how it relates to developing a governmentwide enterprise architecture overtook e-government as the single most pressing issue facing federal CIOs, according to a survey released yesterday by the Information Technology Association of America.
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OMB releases e-gov strategy
E-Government Strategy report includes the first details on the implementation milestones for the 24 e-gov initiatives
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CIOs look to industry for security
The government will need industry's help to provide the best homeland security, officials told Congress
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State Department will access FBI criminal records
The State Department has adopted an interim regulation that will let it access FBI criminal history records when processing visa applications.
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Roster change
James Eccleston has been selected as president and chief executive officer of ASD Global
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Democrats' new site misses mark
Site is full of user-oriented features, but some are poorly designed and others provide bad information
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Revamped student loan site is a hit
The Web site had a 59 percent increase in traffic the first month, with 2 million more filers expected this year
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Forms bring relief for nominees
Nomination Forms Online enables nominees to complete all required forms electronically and automates many steps
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DOD must stick to A-76 rules
The Defense Department will be required to meet the Bush administration's outsourcing goals
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Caution urged on entry/exit system
Business leaders worry that INS system would disrupt border crossings and cripple commerce
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Researcher has no confidence in online voting
SAN JOSE, Calif.—Although voting problems marred the 2000 presidential election, an online alternative is not viable, according to the principal researcher for AT&T Labs, a multinational research organization.
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Education improves online student loan applications
The Education Department’s Office of Student Financial Assistance has revamped its Web site for student aid, making the application process quicker and easier.
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Officials fit IT into homeland goals
Officials work on laying the foundation for how IT can help achieve Bush's homeland security goals
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