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HUD leads way in massive IT consolidation effort
Most of the department’s computer system infrastructure has been outsourced; costs have fallen 20 percent.
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House to vote on FOIA overhaul legislation
Bills reach the floor amidst a series of reports criticizing agency responses to public requests for information.
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Earmarks data now set to go online in phases
Initial installment will include aggregate data on the number and cost of earmarks down to the agency and account level.
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OMB official: Large agencies better suited as Internet hosts
Move to new GSA telecom service contract will give agencies a chance to review how they manage their networks.
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Federal officials urge industry to better protect IT systems
Commerce technology official says he believes businesses are "profoundly motivated" to make sure they address problems.
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Census Bureau exposes personal data on public Web site
Agency has taken “appropriate administrative action” against the employees involved, pending the results of an investigation.
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Lawmaker unhappy with Homeland Security research agency
Rep. David Wu, D-Ore., says he is concerned about the lack of a plan or risk assessment to help prioritize projects.
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Commission issues guidebook on data security
Federal Trade Commission stands ready to help agencies craft security plans that meet their needs, chairwoman says.
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GSA acquisition chief may face steep learning curve
Critics say Molly Wilkinson lacks the necessary experience to succeed as the chief acquisition officer.
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Intelligence chief establishes information-sharing panel
“Much work” is left in this area, despite success meeting some key targets, intelligence director says.
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House panel raises new allegations against GSA chief
Oversight and Government Reform Committee chairman says probe has uncovered evidence of improper political and contracting activity.
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Senator says Bush’s involvement key to immigration reform
Vermont senator would like to move on to other measures, including one to create a national standard for data security.
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Report finds little progress processing FOIA requests
Justice Department contests findings, arguing it may take a while before improvements spurred by 2005 executive order are realized.
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Panelists struggle to find answers to cyber threats
DHS official doesn’t rule out having his department someday bestow the equivalent of the "Good Housekeeping seal of approval" on systems that meet certain criteria.
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OMB report shows slight increase in IT security awareness
Agencies still need higher quality measurements to assess computer system security levels, report states.
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Science agency chastised for its spending priorities
Cybersecurity doesn’t make list of National Science Foundation priorities.
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Google seeks to sell agencies on hosted software
Search engine giant has recently begun selling software products on demand to government and industry.
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Federal officials say data sharing efforts are improving
Homeland Security has created 38 "fusion centers" to blend law enforcement and intelligence information.
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VA info security upgrade just getting started, auditors say
A decentralized, nonstandard IT system defies easy fixes, official tells lawmakers.
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