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.

Digital Government

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

Digital Government

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

Digital Government

USDA rolls out missing link

The Agriculture Department begins rolling out network servers to all of its service centers this month

People

IRS plans ad blitz for e-file

Agency releases RFP for marketing to encourage more taxpayers to file their returns electronically

Digital Government

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

Digital Government

Davis aims to solidify GISRA

Congressman working on legislation that would include mandatory standards for information security

Digital Government

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

Digital Government

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

Digital Government

The Circuit

Schmidt on Board; New Jobs for Nuke Techs; The Blade Cuts 'Em Up; Art for Art's Sake