People

VA launches new health portal

My HealtheVet is designed as a one-stop service for VA benefits, special programs and health information.

People

Interior budget limits Indian accounting

Congress and the administration defy a federal judge's order for a full historical accounting of American Indian trust assets.

Digital Government

Energy plan emphasizes computer power

The Energy Department's 20-year plan for science puts a high priority on the UltraScale Scientific Computing Capability.

People

Web filing available for gas importers

Exporters too.

People

Latest 508 survey released

The Justice Department's 2003 Section 508 survey should be available to the public by the end of the week.

People

Traction to provide Defense logs

The military selected Traction TeamPage software as part of an initiative to accelerate communication within DOD Test and Evaluation.

Acquisition

Energy hires IBM, Corning for supercomputing optics

The companies will get $20 million to develop high-speed, optical interconnects for supercomputers.

People

NASA adds to list of IES users

Two NASA space centers will train security personnel on use-of-force training simulators.

People

McFarland poised for the VA slot

Robert McFarland, nominee for the VA's assistant secretary for information and technology, breezed through his Senate hearing.

Digital Government

House science chair calls for space vision

So does the chairman of the board looking into the Columbia accident.

Digital Government

EPA network grants total $20M

Sixty-eight grants went to 43 states, two territories and 16 tribes for work on the National Environmental Information Exchange Network.

People

Leavitt confirmed as EPA boss

The Senate approved his nomination in an 88 to 8 vote.

Acquisition

Senators triple FAA software program's funds

An inspector general's caution didn't stop the Senate from increasing the money for ERAM.

Digital Government

FAA radar goes digital

The Airport Surveillance Radar-11 system will replace analog radars and provide improved digital data on aircraft and weather.

People

Study: Fed sites lack accessibility

An academic report says government Web sites should accommodate people who can't see, read well or speak English.

Acquisition

General Dynamics wins GIS deal

The company will provide geographic information services for the Forest Service.

People

Good show, Mr. Polski

A key figure in the technological development of the Transportation Security Administration's airport security devices last week received a Service to America Medal, also known as a SAMMIE

Digital Government

DHS readies to catch the SPIRIT

Agency set to unveil RFP for $10 billion IT services contract

People

TSA contracts for airport access control

In an effort to secure airports themselves, not just departing flights, the Transportation Security Administration awarded a contract last week to Unisys Corp. to identify technology that can be used to control access to airport facilities.

People

Commerce rolls out trade info site

Get your trade stats there.