Tech
New pact moves Internet body toward independence
Body will no longer be required to report regularly to the Commerce Department; government will play advisory role.
Tech
U.S. needs harmonious IT standards, official says
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services administrator says his agency seeks to use technology to help achieve the best health care at the lowest cost.
Tech
U.S. seeks improvements to sharing of security info
Officials would like European Union to share passenger data before planes take off, for instance.
Tech
Panel examines high-risk technology projects
Publicizing management watch list may distort its purpose, OMB official says.
Tech
Debate over e-voting is still plaguing elections
Some states and jurisdictions still have not complied with federal e-voting deadlines for the November election, national panel finds.
Tech
Radio-frequency tracking tags pose recycling challenge
EPA officials concerned about potential environmental impact of increased use of radio-frequency identification devices.
Defense
Web chat rooms center of FBI probe into terrorist plot
Agents say they uncovered plot by monitoring Internet postings.
Defense
Experts cautiously embrace adoption of wireless ID tags
Use of such technology has reduced government defense costs by millions, one expert says.
Tech
Law enforcers want help from social networking sites
Justice Department weighs mandating that Internet service providers retain data for defined period.
Tech
Military faces challenges in embracing technology
Challenges include developing tools and infrastructure, and changing the way people think about information sharing, military official says.
Defense
Lawmaker wary of progress in Defense IT transformation
Technology is essential to the United States retaining an edge on the battlefield, witnesses at House hearing say.
Defense
Justice Department responds to lawmakers' wiretapping probe
Answers are too vague and are hindering Congress’ oversight ability, key Democrat says.
Defense
Concerns about wireless tracking devices discussed
State Department plans to use such technology in passports starting this summer.
Management
Labor issues rule affecting contractors’ hiring processes
Rule designed to prevent discrimination and to help companies follow affirmative action requirements.
News
FBI will not award technology upgrade contract until 2006
Extra time needed to ensure project is a success, official says.
Defense
NIST works on standards for emergency personnel
Project aimed at creating standards language that could be understood by all official emergency response groups.
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