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DHS poised for mock terror attacks
Homeland IT team will monitor a five-day exercise simulating a terrorist attack on Seattle and Chicago
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Health group pushes info sharing
Public/private partnership promotes data standards, better security
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Congressman speaks up for E911
Lawmaker calls for block grant program and the creation of an Enhanced 911 office within DHS
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Internet voting experiment launched
DOD is working with states and counties on an Internet registration and voting demonstration
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Software builds 'virtual armories'
Web-based system enables agencies to build a searchable database of resources for use during crises
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Rural region models safety system
Highway safety initiative evolves into a comprehensive communications platform for first responders
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Texas aims for quicker outbreak discovery
The Texas Health Alert Network will automatically oull surveillance data from health care provider systems
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Alliance offers 511 one-stop shop
Intelligent transportation systems firms offer traveler information services to state and local governments
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Louisiana transforms court network
New backbone moved the court from '1927 technology to 2006 technology' in three years
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System helps paramedics, EMS billing
Handheld devices contain medical information, language translation tools and transmit data for billing
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GSA official jumps to consultancy
Frank McDonough will help develop the state and local business of Guerra, Kiviat, Flyzik & Associates
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Portal to ease collaboration in Maine
Counselors and clients scattered across the state will be able to collaborate through virtual workspaces
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Cities stress 'regionality' for homeland security
Cities and counties must take a regional approach in developing homeland security, officials testified before a Senate hearing
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Content management grows up
Baltimore County stands by Site Executive in competitive market for Web content management
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IT, culture challenge homeland community
Experts cite interoperability of systems and information-sharing issues as key obstacles
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Study details broadband in states
One of the biggest challenges remains high-speed service in rural areas, report says
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DHS struggling with 'connecting dots'
Officials are working on consolidating a watch list with the names of potential terrorists
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Federal grants to locals on rise
Report forecasts steady rise in federal grant outlays to state and local governments
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Bill boosts rural telemedicine
Legislation provides for grants to states for developing and expanding rural telehealth networks
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