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DHS plans for info sharing
Homeland Security officials are developing a course to educate local officials on information sharing practices and mechanisms.
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DHS analysis chief wants better information sharing
Getting data from other agencies is too much of a struggle, Gen. Patrick Hughes told a House subcommittee.
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DHS to scrutinize grant spending
The Homeland Security Department's Office of Domestic Preparedness will institute policies to make sure states spend federal dollars properly.
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Illinois disease system starts
Local health departments will be able to electronically report to the Illinois Department of Public Health on gastrointestinal diseases.
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Safecom to award interoperable wireless contracts by year's end
The DHS Safecom program management office plans to solicit solutions from companies by the end of this month.
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HSARPA looks for 'situational awareness'
The Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency wants to develop technology so local and regional officials have a common operating picture.
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Governors get secure DHS lines
By month's end, Homeland Security officials will be able to have secure conversations with all state and territorial governors.
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Input starts grant info service
The Reston, Va.-based company today said it will offer information on grants for state and local government, and higher education.
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States team up for buying
At least eight states have signed on to a cooperative purchasing contract for public safety communications services and equipment.
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Costa Mesa tries RSS for news
The California city of Costa Mesa is using the XML-based Really Simple Syndication format to publish news items.
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Connecting the dots
The goal of the Homeland Security Information Network is to connect everyone involved in homeland security
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DHS expands net to states, urban areas
Homeland security network could forge stronger cross-government ties
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A peek inside
Cross-government collaboration doesn't stop with sharing business-case information.
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Utah puts bids on RSS
The state's Purchasing and General Services Division is one of the first purchasing agencies to use the XML-based Really Simple Syndication format.
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Feds to market electronic benefits payments
The government is preparing a multimillion-dollar campaign to persuade more citizens to accept electronic payments for benefits such as Social Security.
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Arizona capitol goes wireless
The capitol building in Phoenix now has an 802.11 network.
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