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DHS assembles info-sharing parts

The Homeland Security Department is slowly improving its information-sharing capabilities, a DHS official said today.

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Seattle group favors fiber

The answer to citywide broadband is fiber rather than wireless, a Seattle task force says.

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DHS, GAO spar over security

GAO says the Homeland Security Department isn't doing enough for cybersecurity. DHS says otherwise.

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Panel debates Real ID

States have differences in demographics, populations, levels of customer service and access to technology.

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NASCIO: Keep IM on enterprise

Organizations that use instant messaging applications should block consumer IMs, the National Association of State Chief Information Officers says.

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Where is your congressman?

Systems help keep track of lawmakers during a crisis.

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Epipeline buy extends market information

The provider of market research for federal contractors has acquired B2Gsource, which specializes in state and local government information.

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LA increases CGI-AMS work

The company won a $33 million contract to implement a financial system for Los Angeles County.

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NCMEC begins Amber e-mails

The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children will redistribute Amber Alerts through geographically-targeted broadcast e-mails.

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Council seeks leadership training applicants

Two programs offer a hands-on approach to work on projects in a collaborative manner with other government executives.

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Grants proposed for tracking sex felons

A Florida senator wants to establish a $30 million federal grant program to help fund satellite tracking of registered sex offenders.

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Jacksonville gives data on demand

Thin-client applications improve employee productivity.

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The gift of life online

California turns to e-donor registry to help those in need of transplants.

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HHS' Leavitt continues to push health IT standards

HHS secretary continues push for the development of heallth IT standards, saying the federal government can pave the way through its power of its purse.

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SAIC wins preparedness work

DHS will pay the company up to $20 million to enhance infrastructure preparedness at the state and local levels.

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South Carolina DOT cuts back paper

The almost paperless system will reduce redundancy and space needed to store records, say officials for South Carolina's transportation department.

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Port security clearance lags for non-feds

GAO says the Coast Guard doesn't process security clearances quickly enough because it doesn't understand its role in educating stakeholders.

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Montana VISITS with Siebel

Siebel Public Sector will provide a news system for the state's Promotion Division.

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Virginia Beach CIO to step down

The position has evolved to a job that requires more general management responsibilities.

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Networx RFPs under review

Vendors and industry analysts hail billing and reporting improvements.