Cyber Eye: TSA's no-fly list is broken, so fix it
The passenger watch lists of the Transportation Security Administration show how useless names can be.
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Going, going, gone. State government Web sites are a gold mine of information about some slightly eccentric auctions.
Another View: Management tools for the 21st century
Using an open-source license, the Labor Department has released Workforce Connections, a set of Web tools that let nontechnical users create, acquire, share and control content in real time.
Needed: Simplicity
If you've ever played a train simulation game, you've probably discovered that steam engines are a lot harder to operate than modern locomotives.
GAO: Smart-card growth continues
Government use of smart cards appears to be growing, despite a number of discontinued pilot programs, according to a new GAO report.
IRS adds online transcript delivery for tax professionals
Authorized tax practitioners can use application to order tax account and tax return transcripts and other information for their business and individual clients.
Eight vendors make Defense engineering contract list
Contractors will offer advanced technologies and compete for ways to extend the life of weapons systems.
Boeing, Lockheed vying for radio systems
Defense contractors to battle it out in the presystem development and demonstration phase of the Airborne and Maritime/Fixed Station Joint Tactical Radio System.
CIO Council honors government services contributors
The CIO council recognized three individuals and one project team for dedication and commitment to improve and impact how government services are delivered.
Energy's OSTI expands R&D search engine
An Energy Department search engine for federally funded research and development efforts has expanded to include four new agency databases.
Shared services suggested for consolidation projects
Shared-services environment would consolidate redundant systems, task force says.
IRMCO honors Army's budget officer for work in Iraq
Wesley Miller was selected from 27 nominees and three finalists as a top leader who is transforming business practices of the government.
OMB forming group to coordinate terrorist information sharing
The council will include representatives from the departments of Commerce, Defense, Energy, Homeland Security, Justice, State and Treasury, and the CIA, FBI and National Counterterrorism Center.
Intelligence reform bill would mandate new network
New legislation based on recommendation by the 9/11 Commission calls for creation of a $50 million information-sharing network.
Rail agency awards IT support contract
The Federal Railroad Administration awarded SofTec Solutions Inc. a contract for services to support its Office of Information Technology and Support Systems.
OMB to verify, validate e-gov projects
The Office of Management and Budget by Sept. 30 will hire a contractor to make sure all 25 e-government projects comply with federal laws and regulations.
Godwin takes NMCI helm
James Basil Godwin III, who began his career as a Navy aviator with experience in acquisition, has officially taken over as director of the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet program.
Vista Tech to offer property asset services
A company that specializes in computer-assisted military base realignment services has expanded its offering to help agencies meet the new presidential mandates on assessing real-estate property holdings.
Army awards IT, project management contract
The Army's Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation has awarded a $61.6 million contract to NCI Information Systems Inc. for an array of IT support and program management functions.
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