Tech
Study projects healthy increase in federal computer spending
Agency computer purchases expected to grow 35 percent by 2009.
Tech
Homeland Security tech spending on the way up
President Bush and Congress have provided the Homeland Security Department millions of dollars next year for a myriad of technology-related programs.
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Public interest group challenges FBI over terrorist screening
Electronic Privacy Information Center wants to know how the FBI intends to protect the privacy of travelers as it maintains records in its terrorist-screening database.
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Democratic group criticizes Bush administration e-gov efforts
Less than 60 percent of federal transactions were available online by October 2003 deadline set in law.
Tech
Homeland Security identifies potential infrastructure targets
But full implementation of a national infrastructure protection plan is two to three years away, says the leader of the effort.
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Agencies urged to step up telework efforts
House leader threatens to hold back on budgets if agencies don’t improve telework opportunities.
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Ridge statement sows confusion on cybersecurity chief
He said the position would be elevated to the assistant secretary level, but officials now say details haven't been worked out yet.
Tech
Agencies expand smart-card programs
Millions of the credit card-sized devices will be distributed in the next few years.
Defense
Navy streamlines its intranet contract
Measurements used to gauge the performance of the Navy Marine Corps Intranet project are consolidated.
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Official's departure revives push for promoting DHS cyber chief
New proposal would elevate the position from director to assistant secretary.
Defense
Contractor disputes watchdog group’s criticism of Defense Travel System
Claims that the travel management system is wasteful and cumbersome are inaccurate, says DTS contractor.
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