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FBI names new chief of information management project
Agency's CIO disputes reports that new system, designed to replace failed Virtual Case File project, will cost nearly $800 million.
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Agencies said to overlook ID tag privacy and security issues
A majority of agencies using radio-frequency identification technology aren't paying enough attention to such concerns, GAO says.
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Report on DHS cybersecurity initiatives expected next month
Officials hope the document will encourage agencies to support the department's cyber response plan.
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Government to spearhead creation of e-healthcare system
New panel tasked with overseeing creation of digital health records system.
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GSA outlines new acquisition organization
Agency unveils proposal to merge Federal Technology Service and Federal Supply Service.
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Agency contact centers win praise
The centers, which respond to inquiries from the public by phone, mail and e-mail, are an “overlooked success story,” according to study by federal contractor.
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Justice budget focused on using info to combat terrorism
More than $500 million of fiscal 2006 budget request targeted to information technology projects.
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E-government projects lack full funding
Agencies fail to live up to their funding commitments for e-gov projects, according to government auditors.
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GAO: Still not enough work on cybersecurity
National plan for critical infrastructure protection still not completed, auditors find.
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Treasury ends telecommunications contract
Department will use GSA contracts to fill telecom needs.
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Senators grill FBI chief over failed Virtual Case File system
Subcommittee chairman says Congress may play larger role in overseeing agency's information systems overhaul.
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House spending bill would bolster cybersecurity programs
Homeland Security appropriations measure boosts cybersecurity efforts at several DHS divisions.
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GAO: Wireless Internet access threatens computer security
Agencies are deploying wireless networks despite not having adequate policies for ensuring security.
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Funding for VA medical computing system in jeopardy
House subcommittee recommends $11 million appropriation, far short of $311 million White House request.
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Panel chief questions agencies’ emergency planning
Rep. Tom Davis, R-Va., wants to know if agencies are factoring telework into their continuity of operations plans.
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Group advises EPA on Web site management
Web Council tasked with overhauling agency's Web site.
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GSA solicits proposals for massive telecom procurement
Agency hopes Networx will become the primary means for agencies to purchase telecom services.
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Lawmaker: Higher purchase card spending limit 'inevitable'
Rep. Tom Davis, R-Va., says $2,500 is too low and anticipates an increase in the future.
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