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Liza Porteus

Defense

Rep. Davis proposes quicker review of security technology

Rep. Tom Davis, R-Va., plans to introduce legislation this week to help speed the federal government's evaluation of homeland security technologies.

Tech

E-gov chief says managers stand in way of tech advances

The Bush administration wants to change the outlook of federal managers who are slow to utilize technology to make government more efficient, an administration official said Tuesday.

Defense

Dems continue to rap Ridge for failure to testify on Hill

Defense

Lawmakers push for national homeland security agency

Lawmakers on Thursday urged the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee to expedite action on the myriad of bills that aim to create a cabinet-level homeland security agency.

Tech

FBI's new Cyber Division quietly ramps up

To the surprise of many people in government and in the technology industry, the FBI has been quietly forming its new Cyber Division.

Tech

Bill to establish e-gov chief moves to Senate floor

The Senate Governmental Affairs Committee on Thursday approved a bill to establish an OMB administrator to head e-government efforts.