Education taps CSC for database job
Computer Sciences Corp. will develop and operate an Internet-based database management system for an Education Department resources information center.<br>
E-filing bolsters IRS enforcement
Electronic filing has made dealing with the IRS easier for millions of taxpayers. The next step is to improve the effectiveness of the agency's investigators and auditors.
Cancer network to speed sharing of research data
The National Cancer Institute has begun developing a biomedical electronic information network through which scientists can share research data.
More business e-services available as e-filing mounts
The IRS has received more than 40 million returns electronically, with nearly half of this year's tax returns filed. <br>
Army transformation leader moves to private industry
Former Army change master Maj. Gen. Sue Dueitt has joined professional services firm H&K Strategic Business Solutions as a consultant.<br>
Lockheed Martin, EDS protest HUD over HITS competition
EDS Corp. and Lockheed Martin Corp., locked in a recompetition battle for an $860 million IT contract, filed separate protests this week.
Bush to nominate new officials to fight terror financing
Stuart Levey and Juan Zarate to be nominated for roles in new financial tracking office.<br>
Tax filers continue to migrate online
Filing from home computers up 23 percent from the same time last year.
Rail agency awards contract for safety databases, Web sites
Creative Information Technology Inc. will provide services to the Federal Railroad Administration's railroad safety information system, which monitors the management, processing and reporting of accidents, inspections and highway-rail grade crossing data.<br>
New NIH cancer network to speed research
The National Institutes of Health's National Cancer Institute has begun developing a biomedical electronic information network on which scientists can share research data.<br>
HHS frames dual-use biosecurity oversight
The Health and Human Services Department will lead a governmentwide effort to improve oversight of legitimate biological research that could be misused to threaten public health or national security.<br>
FAA awards $140m deal to aid TMA rollout
The Federal Aviation Administration awarded Computer Sciences Corp. a $140 million task order to continue to support the rollout of the Traffic Management Advisory Tool.
Animal ID system speeds to a gallop
The Agriculture Department will accelerate development of an automated ID system that can trace an animal through the livestock marketing chain within 48 hours.<br>
Tax filers jumping on the e-train
Electronic filing of tax returns is running 9 percent ahead of last year, with more than 33.5 million returns e-filed through Feb. 27, the IRS said today.
USDA supports conservation planning software
The Agriculture Department has partnered with Deere & Co., of Moline, Ill., to provide agriculture management software.
More e-filing of early tax returns
Electronic filing of taxes is up sharply this year because more individuals are using their computers to file returns, the IRS said today.<br>
HUD launches assisted-living info center
The Housing and Urban Development Department today gave an assist to the nation's 3,700 public housing authorities with the Senior Housing Information Center Web site and toll-free call center. <br>
HHS to study how to make drug imports safe
The Health and Human Services Department has created a task force to determine how to safely import prescription drugs and to assess their impact.<br>
IRS names new electronic tax chief
The Internal Revenue Service has named e-commerce expert and IT industry veteran Bert DuMars director of the Electronic Tax Administration.<br>
FDA to require bar codes on drugs, blood products
The Food and Drug Administration will require bar codes on the labels of thousands of drugs and biological products to help protect patients from preventable medication errors and reduce health care costs.<br>
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