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Group urges investment in more technology to warn public
Most alert systems do not provide specific information or have common messages that everybody would understand
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Who we believe
A poll shows that Americans trust government to give them useful information about a terrorist attack, but they question IT's role in delivering the message.
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Smart cameras to watch Mexican border
Intelligent cameras, already used on the northern border, will be at critical entry points from Mexico
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GAO: Better data sharing needed
More work is needed to improve sharing of information about terrorists, according to a General Accounting Office report
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DHS to host alert system fair
Homeland Security Department officials plan to host an industry day in October for companies to show off their solutions for public warnings and alert systems
Digital Government
Instant messaging, loud and clear
Instant messaging is a hit at the Voice of America
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DHS may restrict access to some solicitations
The Homeland Security Department's research division may issue quasi-classified procurement announcements to avoid tipping off potential terrorists about U.S. security gaps
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Research arm puts lid on contracts
The Homeland Security Department's research arm wants to conceal U.S. security gaps.
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Congress questions intell sharing center
Lawmakers content that, giving the risks, any change is a good one
Digital Government
Senate OKs OMB deputy director
The Senate Thursday confirmed Joel David Kaplan as the deputy director of the Office of Management and Budget.
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Panel slams USPS initiatives
E-commerce ventures have been 'largely disappointing,' a presidential commission concludes
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Feds to tap California prison data
The Department of Homeland Security will get information from the California State Offender Based Information System.
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Datatrac wins ID card contract
The company will continue making identification cards for aliens living in the United States
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DHS to toughen maritime security
Electronic manifests, once voluntary for shipping companies, now required by U.S.
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Senate would force DHS sharing
A provision in the Senate's spending bill for homeland security would compel the department to share data with other agencies
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Senate pops Homeland funding
Senate's $29.3 billion appropriations bill adds new money for high-tech systems
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DHS HR team sets fall target
Senior review committee developing personnel guidelines consider pay-banding, other options
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E-gov fund slashed again
House appropriations committee would provide $1 million, rather than $45 million requested by Bush
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