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Space-age technology to assist farmers

NASA's satellite monitoring, mapping tools let USDA provide detailed information

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USPTO picks learning management tool

GeoLearning system will provide agency employees with access to career development resources

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USDA launches online grocery

Electronic Commodity Ordering System allows state officials to order food online

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FBI's threat center role criticized

Lawmakers questioned the direction of the Terrorist Threat Integration Center

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GIS tool prepped for emergencies

CDC creating system to allow health officials and first responders to access geographic information

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Diplomacy spotlights border systems

The U.S. is undertaking numerous technology initiatives with Canada and Mexico to improve border security

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BioSense would sniff out bioterror

CDC studies ways to analyze prediagnostic health data for indications of a disease outbreak

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Firefighting agencies buy common radios

With a wildfire season on the horizon, several federal agencies are being equipped with rugged, interoperable radios

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TSA sets out on e-learning path

Transportation Security Administration officials are implementing a system to improve its training programs

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CDC overhauling Web site

Redesign will create topics-based site, reflecting the agency's increased visibility to the public

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Callahan bows out of AFFIRM race

Laura Callahan withdraws her name from consideration to be next year's president of the organization

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NIH library sets archiving standard

The National Library of Medicine has created a standard model for archiving scholarly journal articles

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U.S., partners shore up borders

United States officials work with Canada, Mexico to ensure compatibility among immigration systems

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Border agencies looking to share services

The Homeland Security Department's two border agencies plan to share similar existing systems to save money

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FDA to consolidate IT shop

Agency will create shared services director position, new reporting structure

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STARS operational in Philadelphia

Represents milestone in the FAA's effort to modernize air traffic control systems

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Entry/exit system plans criticized

GAO report points out gaps in plans for the entry/exit system, recently renamed U.S. VISIT

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Panel to resolve spectrum debate

The Bush administration announced an initiative to resolve a long-standing dispute between the public and private sectors about radio airwave availability

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Ashcroft defends search of library records

Lawmakers question electronic surveillance allowed under Patriot Act

Modernization

Bush proposes spectrum management plan

President Bush announced an initiative to improve the management of radio frequency spectrum to keep pace with expanding technologies