Digital Government

Supercomputer bill passed

The measure would earmark $165 million for high-end computing research over the next three fiscal years.

Cybersecurity

TWIC goes to prototype

The Transportation Security Administration has entered a new phase of testing the Transportation Worker Identity Credential program.

People

GAO recommends FAA approval improvements

Auditors identified three challenges facing the Federal Aviation Administration in approving air traffic control systems.

People

Intergraph dispatches E911 tech to Fort Bragg

Computer-aided response system includes feed from sensors that could detect chemical, biological and nuclear hazards

Modernization

Amber Alerts crossing state lines

Officials work on national alert network for missing children

Cybersecurity

ACLU decries Secure Flight test

The ACLU opposes a Transportation Security Administration directive published today that says air carriers must provide personal data to TSA for testing Secure Flight.

People

E-mail rules could be relaxed

NARA proposes rule that would allow feds to delete some messages

Modernization

Oracle used for Superfund GIS

An off-the-shelf database and geographic information system from Oracle will help the EPA warn people about spills and leaks.

Modernization

Software tracks FAA tech problems

The Civil Aviation Registry's IT staff relies on HelpSTAR to reduce phone calls, manual call logging and phone-related lag time.

People

National Archives opens high-tech vaults

Forget the musty, dusty documents -- the National Archives' Public Vaults exhibit has computer stations, plasma screens and interactive terminals.

People

OPM sued over watch lists

The ACLU opposes a requirement that charities taking part in the Combined Federal Campaign must check their employees against terrorist watch lists.

People

Land-ho for US-VISIT

The Homeland Security Department announced the first 50 land ports of entry to take part in the U.S. Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology program.

Modernization

Jordan airline passengers use smart cards

The country uses Epok's TDX system to check biometric information against a database of passengers.

People

DOT site gives users crash data

Safercar.gov posts Federal Highway Administration vehicle crash test results

People

Automated hiring increases applications

Computers help find federal job candidates faster

People

Coast Guard gets satellite help

Officials will track vessels with automatic identification system receiver

Modernization

Blue Gene pulls ahead in supercomputer race

It's the second speed record in less than two months for the Energy Dept. machine.

People

NARA proposes mail discards

Records officials want to let agencies delete routine e-mail messages without requiring permanent copies.

People

CIO wants to move TSA beyond start-up mode

David Zeppieri, the Transportation Security Administration's new chief information officer, is a man of transition.

Digital Government

Group pushes informed travel

An advocacy group is pushing for a national automobile tracking system.