Tech

White House computer expert says GovNet is not a certainty

The vice chairman of a board charged with coordinating a plan to defend the nation's computer networks said on Monday that the Bush administration is not certain whether it will proceed with its plan for GovNet, a government-only intranet.

Tech

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Defense

Bill seeks to open info pipeline between feds, 'first responders'

The leaders of a House anti-terrorism subcommittee have introduced legislation to open the lines of communication between federal agencies and the "first responders" to emergencies.

Defense

Ridge calls homeland security a Y2K problem with no deadline

Technology and e-government initiatives will play a critical role in homeland security, White House Homeland Security Director Tom Ridge said Thursday.