People

The heart of the matter

DOD Web site tracks blood supply line

Digital Government

The Circuit

Not only did the Internet perform admirably after the Sept. 11 attacks on the United States, it is now proving to be an excellent investigative tool

People

Information arteries

How the Joint Medical Asset Repository works

Digital Government

Bureau told to plug security gaps

GAO says the Bureau of the Public Debt must protect against unauthorized disclosure of financial information

Digital Government

U.S. not ready for terror

A GAO report finished days before the attacks found gaping holes in the government's ability to combat terrorism

Acquisition

State Department orders LaserVisas

Optical ID card system identifies frequent visitors crossing from Mexico into the United States

Digital Government

HUD software buys 'chaotic'

GAO report says software acquisition weaknesses hurt HUD systems

Digital Government

The Circuit

In the wake of the worst terrorist attacks in U.S. history, the federal government rapidly switched into high gear Sept. 11

Digital Government

Blood-tracking systems fragmented

The military is tapping the Joint Medical Asset Repository to track its blood inventory

People

Three Booz-Allen workers killed

Employees were briefing a client at the Pentagon when hijacked jet plunged into the building

Digital Government

HHS relies on low-tech

Phone and fax play major role in sending medical volunteers, supplies to emergency sites

People

HHS site carries emergency info

HHS became one of the first agencies to use its Web site to deliver crisis information for employees

People

Pay center on alert, on time

Short-staffed National Finance Center aims to deposit paychecks for 500,000 federal workers on time

Digital Government

HHS activates disaster system

Attacks prompt HHS to order the National Disaster Medical System on alert nationwide for the first time

Digital Government

IRS answers the call

Automated system promises prompt, accurate responses to taxpayer queries

People

The online difference

The e-learning marketplace is expected to become an $11 billion industry in the coming years

Digital Government

The Circuit

Loose Connections

Digital Government

IRS offers e-payment on taxes

The Internal Revenue Service unveiled its latest electronic service Sept. 6

Acquisition

With new IT contract, VA will scrutinize purchases

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals for a follow-on contract to its popular hardware and software purchasing vehicle in a move designed to tighten the belt on technology spending at the agency.

People

IRS embraces e-learning

Agency modernization effort depends on a skilled workforce