Digital Government
VA systems called 'open door'
A private auditing firm hired by the Department of Veterans Affairs' inspector general easily broke into computers at the agency 'dozens of times' this year, gaining total control of data and creating a phantom veteran to fraudulently collect benefits.
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Gore, Bush answer IT questions
The major presidential candidates would deal with information technology policies in the federal government in vastly different ways
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Hired hacker invades VA
A private security company hired by the VA's inspector general broke into a VA computer system to show that the agency needs to work harder to protect its systems
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EPA making move toward e-gov
The EPA is planning to issue a proposed regulation that would establish a process for companies to file data electronically and use digital signatures
Digital Government
Study raps agencies' Web proficiency
While many federal Web sites are struggling to find a niche, a new study by Brown University found that many of these online sites are not fully taking advantage of the benefits of the Internet
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The Circuit
The FBI dubbed its sophisticated email bugging system 'Carnivore' because it would 'get to the meat' of suspect emails, officials said.
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Study raps agencies' Web proficiency
Egovernment officials need to work to improve citizen access to online information and services, a Brown University study has found
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States not tapping Internet's potential
Some larger states are having success with e-government initiatives, but many more have a long way to go, a Brown University study has found
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N/MCI contract award on hold
The death of Rep. Herbert Bateman (R-Va.), chairman of the House Military Readiness Subcommittee, is almost certain to delay the award of the Navy's planned $16 billion intranet contract.
Digital Government
E-mail, e-commerce assist firefighters
The federal government has developed an arsenal of hightech tools to fight the worst wildfires in decades in the western United States.
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DOE unveils IT hiring plans
With the shortage of hightech workers increasing, Energy Secretary Bill Richardson last week announced new initiatives to help train women for technically skilled jobs.
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N/MCI watchdog Bateman dies
Rep. Herbert Bateman, chairman of the House Military Readiness Subcommittee and a onetime critic of the Navy's $16 billion intranet contract, died today
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Training helps soldiers save for future
Four years ago, the Defense Department realized it had a personnel problem, and it had nothing to do with military readiness.
Digital Government
The state of legislation
President Clinton signed the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, or 'ESign,' on June 30.
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The circuit
As the Clinton administration draws to a close, chief information officers are heading out the door. The latest is John Gilligan, CIO at the Energy Department.
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IT issues face a crowded docket
Like a lion feeding its young, Congress is facing hungry contractors and hightechnology lobbyists who want the answer to just one question: Where's the money?
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Energy CIO returning to Air Force
John Gilligan, CIO for the Energy Department, is returning to his Air Force roots to fill the service's new principal deputy CIO position
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