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Subcommittee advances electronic health records bill
Legislation would require Federal Employees Health Benefits Program insurance carriers to offer two types of e-records.
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OMB says new search tool will reflect accurate spending data
Administration official pledges to meet standards for federal spending database, but others have doubts about cost, feasibility.
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Key senators battle over emergency communications
Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, and John McCain, R-Ariz., are in turf battle over amendments they want to add to port security measure.
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Hiring decision for cybersecurity chief near, official says
New Homeland Security assistant secretary would not need to be confirmed by the Senate.
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Agencies agree to use GSA identification card services
Amount of money saved through shared services will increase as participation rises.
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Navy civilian benefits Web site remains offline
Unspecified technical difficulties have disabled the Employee Benefits Information System.
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U.S. seeks improvements to sharing of security info
Officials would like European Union to share passenger data before planes take off, for instance.
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GSA launches wireless services initiative
Contract vehicle would offer agencies help in managing wireless plans.
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GSA restarts work on contract for ID card services
A series of bid protests had stalled BearingPoint's agreement to provide end-to-end services.
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Senate passes bill creating federal spending database
Government oversight organizations say an easy-to-search Web site would improve quality of data on contracts and grants.
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Panel examines high-risk technology projects
Publicizing management watch list may distort its purpose, OMB official says.
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Senate approves GSA reorganization bill
Vermont Independent had placed a hold on the bill, delaying it for months.
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Group modifies preparedness Web site after DHS complains
Alternate site created by intern looked too much like the original, leaving the potential for confusion, lawyer argued.
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Senate bill encourages electronic health records for feds
Measure would require Federal Employees Health Benefits Program insurance carriers to offer digital records.
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IRS may seek waiver on eTravel system
Treasury inspector general questions GSA’s cost savings estimates and warns of increased user difficulties.
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E-Gov at Five Years, Part Five: Pushing Forward
The Bush administration looks to the consolidation of back-office systems as the next step for e-government.
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GSA extends deadline to sign up for ID card services
Agencies struggle with mandate to issue new smart identification cards and upgrade building and computer access systems by Oct. 27.
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E-Gov at Five Years, Part Four: Mixed Results
Winning interagency support for large projects has proved challenging.
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Bush names VA chief information officer
Robert Howard, currently the acting CIO, would get what some believe is unprecedented authority for a VA technology chief.
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