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HUD lenders use Pay.gov

Mortgage lenders can log on to HUD's portal, download forms and make payments.

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House studies DHS org chart

One option is to consolidate authority in central management office

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Financial accountability

The House Government Reform Committee recently approved a bill giving Congress the authority to demand financial accountability at the Homeland Security Department.

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HHS gets WebMD channel

Feds unveiled a project that uses WebMD's site to spread health info and crisis tips.

Modernization

CSC telecom deal expanded

The company's contract for emergency telecom services could now be worth up to $281 million.

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DHS regroups on SPIRIT

IT services pact delayed again

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Committee chairs air SAFETY concerns

The House lawmakers blame bureaucracy for slowing development of anti-terror tech.

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DHS funds data center

The Energy Department's Pacific Northwest National Lab will get $2.5 million from DHS to start a National Visual Analytics Center.

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GAO: US-VISIT lacks controls

The visitor tracking system needs management controls used by successful programs, GAO says.

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DHS puts off SPIRIT

Officials are reassessing the multibillion-dollar tech services contract.

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Battelle sees intelligence innovation

Intelligence collection heads a list of innovations in the war against terrorism, according to research firm Battelle.

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Experts: More power to DHS deputy

Management must be improved if DHS is to use IT more effectively, experts say.

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Democrats push bioterrorism, aviation security bills

Two Democratic members of the House Select Committee on Homeland Security introduced bills.

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DHS invites vendors to submit product info online

Homeland Security officials say the Vendor Information Site is an effort to develop partnerships with the private sector.

People

Brailer named health IT coordinator

The California physician has been a leader in using IT to improve health care.

Digital Government

Officials take surveillance STEPs

Law enforcers and emergency managers tested the STEPs geospatial app at the Kentucky Derby.

Modernization

IBM offers government middleware

Big Blue announced five platforms for integration, compliance and productivity.

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Urban alert: Tracking harmful gases

Officials in Georgia, N.C. want sensor system to notify first responders

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Safecom requirements laid out

First responders now have a document that spells out their needs for wireless interoperability.

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Education change for tech?

Education should transform to exploit technology to the fullest, says a Commerce official.