FirstGov slips in Web rankings by standing still
The federal government's official e-government portal'<a href="http://FirstGov.gov">FirstGov.gov</a>'slid from first to ninth place in a ranking of the top federal government Web sites for 2005, in a new study by Brown University of Providence, R.I.
Davis defends Real ID Act from states' criticism
House Government Reform Committee Chairman Tom Davis (R-Va.) insisted earlier this month that the Real ID Act, which outlines standards for issuing new driver's licenses, is not an unfunded mandate, despite what state governments may say.
New Labor site helps Katrina victims find jobs
The Labor Department has unveiled an expanded Web site to assist people displaced by Hurricane Katrina find new jobs.
State wants U.N.'s hands off the Internet
State Department officials plan to lobby the United Nations to continue its hands-off approach to regulating the Internet on a worldwide basis.
Trouble ahead for Census and e-gov funding
Senate plans to reduce requested Census Bureau 2006 funding would suspend the American Community Survey and increase the cost of the next decennial census, the White House said in a Statement of Administration Policy.
White House, Hill spar over Justice funds
The White House took a swipe at decisions by the House and Senate Appropriations committees that rejected administration recommendations for funding the Justice Department, the FBI and NASA, in a policy statement that covered some major IT projects.
Counting on CRM
For the 2010 Census, the General Services Administration must find and set up 550 offices, each with a 6,000-square-foot layout.
In Katrina's wake, a chance to prove health IT's value
Floodwaters destroyed the medical records of thousands of evacuees from New Orleans, washing away orders for cancer and diabetes treatment and medication information stored in physician offices and clinics.
Congress wants to give VA CIO's IT budget authority
Congress is proposing legislation that could make the Veterans Affairs Department a model for giving department CIOs across government more authority over IT resources.
9/11 commissioners: emergency preparedness efforts lacking
A report card issued by former members of the 9/11 Commission cites minimal or unsatisfactory progress on 11 of 14 recommendations made by the panel last year.
Social Security turns to Lockheed Martin for records scanning
Under the blanket purchase agreement, Lockheed Martin will scan paper medical and nonmedical records and create digital images for transmission.
Army taps DRS Technologies for battlefield computers
DRS Technologies will provide computers for installation on M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tanks and M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicles.
GSA officially establishes Federal Acquisition Service
GSA Administrator Stephen Perry has signed of on the merger of the Federal Technology and Federal Supply services.
OPM director appoints new chief of staff, executive director
Office of Personnel Management Director Linda Springer filled five vacancies within the agency earlier this week, including the appointment of a new chief of staff and executive director.
Army PEO EIS takes over biometrics office
The Army's Program Executive Office for Enterprise Information Systems recently added another office under its purview of responsibilities.
DOD renews deal with Booz Allen for HR integration support
The Defense Department has renewed a contract with Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. for continued information management support to the Joint Requirements and Integration Office.
King to lead House Homeland Security Committee
Rep. Peter King (R-N.Y.) has become chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, following a vote by the House Steering Committee.
Army grounds Lockheed Martin spy plane
The Army has instructed Lockheed Martin Corp. to stop development on a multibillion-dollar battlefield spy plane and given the contractor 60 days to develop plans to resolve ongoing production issues.
Former White House adviser urges high standards for ID cards
Richard Clarke advocates a "federated identity" card system that would allow individuals to use the same user names, passwords or other personal identification to access the networks of more than one enterprise to conduct transactions.
CRS report calls for overhaul of Emergency Alert System
The Congressional Research Service says the system needs to be updated with capabilities to send alerts over the Internet and other modern IT and devices.
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