People
Appropriators to mull IT wish list
Congress returns to work this week with an audience of vendors, federal agencies and special interest groups eagerly hoping for a blank check for information security projects and anticipating a stronger mandate for technology policies
People
IT slate for 2002
Information technology will be near the head of the line when the 107th Congress reconvenes. Here's a look at what lawmakers will consider.
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The Circuit
Schambach to get nod?; It's tough everywhere; Magic Lantern kept in dark; Information central
Digital Government
HHS prepping for e-grants portal
Portal is one of the Bush administration's 23 high-impact, cross-agency e-government initiatives
People
GSA Auctions rings up $17.6M
During its first year, GSA Auctions raked in $17.6 million selling surplus vehicles and other property
People
HHS to study physician alert site
HHS to investigate having a doctor-only site for medical alerts and biological threat information
People
Techies turn to security training
An IT security certification is becoming an attractive piece of any IT professional's resume
People
Customs accelerates disaster planning
The Customs Service is close to awarding a contract for two backup facilities to access systems in the wake of a disaster or attack
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Census envisions handhelds for 2010 head count
The U.S. Census Bureau is looking for a few good ideas for using handheld computers to help conduct the 2010 census
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USDA rolls out missing link
The Agriculture Department begins rolling out network servers to all of its service centers this month
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IRS plans ad blitz for e-file
Agency releases RFP for marketing to encourage more taxpayers to file their returns electronically
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Census reaches out for handhelds
Bureau is seeking industry ideas for using handheld computers in the 2010 head count
People
Medicare addresses snow birds
Upgraded database enables health care providers to check information on a patient from anywhere in the country
Acquisition
CDC awards intranet upgrade
Conquest Systems Inc. will redesign the CDC intranet site and help evaluate its procurement system
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Davis aims to solidify GISRA
Congressman working on legislation that would include mandatory standards for information security
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Davis forecasts IT budget boost
Rep. Tom Davis expects 10 percent rise in fiscal 2003 budget request for IT
Acquisition
USDA follows up IRM contract
11 companies part of task order for information resources management development and support services
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SRA acquisition aims locally
IT company acquires Marasco Newton Group, a firm with expertise in environmental cleanup
People
IT in play at Olympics
A new State Department visa system screens coaches and athletes for terrorist connections
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