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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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Laptops with sensitive data stolen from Education contractor
Theft is second reported data breach at department this month.
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E-Gov at Five Years, Part Two: Waiting for Success
The Bush administration made grand promises for its e-government initiatives, but the results have been mixed.
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Agencies ordered to report on FOIA improvement efforts
OMB directs agencies to include assessments of progress in upgrading Freedom of Information Act processes in annual e-government reports.
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E-Gov at Five Years, Part One: A Pivotal Point
Five years after its launch, the Bush administration’s $1 billion electronic government initiative has shown mixed results.
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Rule would require acquisition officials to plan for Internet upgrade
Proposed regulatory change backs up an OMB requirement that IT procurements incorporate products ready for the next-generation Internet.
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Education data breach puts 21,000 student loan borrowers at risk
Incident occurred while a contractor was installing software upgrades on the Web site.
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GSA to centralize the sale of excess government property
Civilian agencies will be required to migrate to central sale centers.
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Panel backs licensing for tax return preparers
IRS should also drop outsourcing initiative and boost funding for assistance services, taxpayer committee recommends.
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