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Feds take counterterrorism local
New systems now undergoing trial runs could help resolve longstanding policy debates about information sharing.
People
Competition eludes easy fixes
Competition for federal contracts has become a political hot button but still defies a quick solution.
People
Catching the wave of public service spirit
More agencies look to bring effective managers to government.
Digital Government
Closing a security gap
Managed security services can be a good way to counter evolving cyberthreats, but agencies need to guard against hidden costs and performance shortfalls.
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Panel approves bills on IT, federal employees and telework
A Senate committee has approved legislation that would affect the federal workforce and information technology as this year's session draws to a close.
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Intell community gets new IT policies
A directive issued by the Director of National Intelligence implements information technology policy for the intelligence community that focuses on information sharing, collaboration and mission.
People
Also in the News: Arizona offers military online voting
AZCentral.com reports that the state will allow military and overseas voters to use online system.
Digital Government
Bailout could cost agencies
A $700 billion bailout package for Wall Street would tighten many federal agencies' budgets, but state and local agencies would feel it the most.
People
Letter: Technology can create other problems
A reader writes that technology can help solve problems and create others.
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OMB to verify agency work on security settings
The Policy Utilization Assessment program will determine how well agencies have implemented the Federal Desktop Core Configuration, an OMB official said today.
Modernization
Letter: TWIC troubles are greater than at first glance
Implementation of Transportation Workers Identification Credential standard at port is not a smooth process, as one reader notes that being enrolled and having a card are two different things.
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Report urges better information sharing
The next administration should focus more on building preparedness, resiliency and professionalism to improve homeland security, a study recommends.
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States expect perks from the plan
Comprehensive National Cybersecurity Initiative will eventually involve the private sector and state and local governments.
People
New York issues hybrid driver's licenses
New York has begun issuing driver’s licenses that also serve as official identification cards at the country's land borders.
People
Letter: Fingerprinting process contributes to delays
A reader writes about the disagreements for fingerprinting at border crossings.
People
Letter: Abuse is the exception, not the rule
A reader writes to agree with those outraged by charges of absenteeism.
People
Open-source intell gets governance
CIA Director Michael Hayden today announced a new board to serve as a forum to determine how best to pool open-source intelligence resources.
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