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.