Digital Government
Supercomputer bill passed
The measure would earmark $165 million for high-end computing research over the next three fiscal years.
Cybersecurity
TWIC goes to prototype
The Transportation Security Administration has entered a new phase of testing the Transportation Worker Identity Credential program.
People
GAO recommends FAA approval improvements
Auditors identified three challenges facing the Federal Aviation Administration in approving air traffic control systems.
People
Intergraph dispatches E911 tech to Fort Bragg
Computer-aided response system includes feed from sensors that could detect chemical, biological and nuclear hazards
Modernization
Amber Alerts crossing state lines
Officials work on national alert network for missing children
Cybersecurity
ACLU decries Secure Flight test
The ACLU opposes a Transportation Security Administration directive published today that says air carriers must provide personal data to TSA for testing Secure Flight.
People
E-mail rules could be relaxed
NARA proposes rule that would allow feds to delete some messages
Modernization
Oracle used for Superfund GIS
An off-the-shelf database and geographic information system from Oracle will help the EPA warn people about spills and leaks.
Modernization
Software tracks FAA tech problems
The Civil Aviation Registry's IT staff relies on HelpSTAR to reduce phone calls, manual call logging and phone-related lag time.
People
National Archives opens high-tech vaults
Forget the musty, dusty documents -- the National Archives' Public Vaults exhibit has computer stations, plasma screens and interactive terminals.
People
OPM sued over watch lists
The ACLU opposes a requirement that charities taking part in the Combined Federal Campaign must check their employees against terrorist watch lists.
People
Land-ho for US-VISIT
The Homeland Security Department announced the first 50 land ports of entry to take part in the U.S. Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology program.
Modernization
Jordan airline passengers use smart cards
The country uses Epok's TDX system to check biometric information against a database of passengers.
People
DOT site gives users crash data
Safercar.gov posts Federal Highway Administration vehicle crash test results
People
Coast Guard gets satellite help
Officials will track vessels with automatic identification system receiver
Modernization
Blue Gene pulls ahead in supercomputer race
It's the second speed record in less than two months for the Energy Dept. machine.
People
NARA proposes mail discards
Records officials want to let agencies delete routine e-mail messages without requiring permanent copies.
People
CIO wants to move TSA beyond start-up mode
David Zeppieri, the Transportation Security Administration's new chief information officer, is a man of transition.
Digital Government