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IRS pledges fast answers online
The IRS today launches its newly refreshed Web site—the first revamp since its debut in December 1995—with a promise that users can find the information they need in three clicks.
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Science.gov tool will browse public databases
A one-stop Web portal for government science and technology information is undergoing usability and accessibility testing before its launch early this year.
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HP and Hughes unite to deliver application content by satellite
Hughes Network Systems and Hewlett-Packard Co. will jointly offer a managed-content satellite service that can deliver applications such as distance learning at from 50 to 400 remote sites.
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Skills-tracking system awarded
Marasco Newton Group will develop Acquisition Career Management Information System
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WebMethods to expand EMall
DOD picks integration platform to connect with other applications for a more complete e-procurement system
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Wisconsin takes unemployment filing to the Web
Wisconsin’s Workforce Development Department has begun accepting initial unemployment claim applications on a Web site, <a href="http://www.ucclaim-wi.org">ucclaim-wi.org</a>, which links to the state portal at <a href="http://www.wisconsin.gov">wisconsin.gov</a>.
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North Carolina secures online payments
North Carolina is using online payment software from CyberSource Corp. as part of its electronic payment services, said Mike Fenton, the state’s chief technology officer. The Mountain View, Calif., company’s software verifies credit card payments and looks for possible fraud.
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Illinois, Kansas lead states in e-gov
The fourth annual study of states’ progress in electronic government, conducted by the Center for Digital Government and the Progress and Freedom Foundation, found Illinois and Kansas both tops. Last year they ranked fourth and second, respectively. The previous three-time winner, Washington State, dropped to third place.
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E-gov to top $5B by 2007
Market research firm predicts a 76 percent increase in federal spending in five years
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West lays out FGIPC agenda
Acting president says training, close ties to councils important to future
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Section 508 eased for charge cards
Interim rule exempts small purchases from accessibility enforcement until October 2004
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Michigan launches new online services
Michigan will begin online license renewal for podiatrists, emergency medical services workers, and family therapists starting next month as part of a continuing campaign to expand its e-government activities.
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Electronic records baffle agencies
Most federal agencies create documents in electronic formats but print them to preserve them
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Fitting IT into homeland security
Gilmore Commission's final report details cybersecurity, IT recommendations for protecting the nation
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Army names CXO in realignment
As chief integration officer, Maj. Gen. John Scott will work toward an enterprise network for the Army
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Army contracts for wearable medical display
Microvision to begin developing a wireless personal display system for medical applications
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Cultural change trumps technology
Culture is key to making knowledge management work, military, State Department experts agree
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Labor tightening data security
The agency wants to prevent unauthorized access to data that could endanger department employees
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