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Tech
OMB aims to link all agencies to e-rule site by 2007
At least 500 regulations currently open for comment on site.
News
Bush's plan to fight bird flu relies on technology initiatives
President calls for worldwide monitoring and surveillance, Web site to keep public informed.
Tech
Lawmakers criticize federal officials on emergency response communications
FCC accused of lack of urgency on interoperability issues.
Tech
Report on DHS cybersecurity initiatives expected next month
Officials hope the document will encourage agencies to support the department's cyber response plan.
Tech
GAO: Still not enough work on cybersecurity
National plan for critical infrastructure protection still not completed, auditors find.
Management
Lawmakers lament lack of funding for science agency
Legislators push for $6.1 billion in NSF funding for fiscal 2006.
Defense
Strategy trumps money on intelligence reform, says former governor
Homeland Security Department must shift focus from vulnerabilities to threats, says former Virginia Gov. James Gilmore.
Defense
FBI official, privacy advocate clash over PATRIOT Act
Critics say the law gives the government too much investigatory and surveillance powers.
Defense
Ridge outlines security efforts for Bush's inauguration ceremony
Color-coded national alert will not be raised for the inauguration.
Defense
Report calls for Homeland Security reorganization
Department urged to create an undersecretary of policy to focus on long-range planning.
Tech
Omnibus bill orders agencies to appoint chief privacy officers
Measure in omnibus would require agencies to hire chief privacy officers.
