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Digital Government
GCN homeland security issue wins award
Government Computer News' June 21, 2004, issue, with a special report on efforts to integrate 22 agencies into the Homeland Security Department, won a prestigious Jesse H. Neal award last week.
Digital Government
What's where at Homeland Security
As part of the federal government's response to the 2001 terrorist attacks, the Homeland Security Department on March 1 absorbed nearly 180,000 employees from a variety of agencies and offices.
Digital Government
Study finds GIS potential at HUD
The Housing and Urban Development Department is uniquely positioned in the federal government to tap detailed, up-to-date information about local needs and conditions, according to a National Research Council committee. <br>
Management
Government users face hurdles on remote sensing
State and local governments have new opportunities to use remote sensing data, thanks to recent technological developments, according to a study released last month by a committee of the National Research Council. And many of the hurdles they face in using this data are not technological, the study said.
Digital Government
FCC adds wireless services, voice mail to Schools and Libraries Program
The Federal Communications Commission yesterday added wireless services and voice mail to the list of services that can be funded through its Universal Service Fund Schools and Libraries Program.<br>
Digital Government
State and local governments hampered on remote sensing
Recent developments have created new opportunities and new hurdles for state and local governments to use remote sensing data, according to a study released by the National Research Council. <br>
Digital Government
Environmental data centers urged toward 'bleeding edge'
A National Research Council committee studying federal environmental data centers recommends more use of commercial and open-source software and to 'aggressively adopt newer, 'bleeding edge' technical approaches where there might be significant return on investment.'
Digital Government
Federal libraries and librarians get information awards
The Federal Library and Information Center Committee has announced the winners of its fourth annual national awards for federal libraries and librarians.
Digital Government
New Trail Bossprogram rides in from sunset
A group of current and former government IT managers is working to revive the General Services Administration's Trail Boss program.
Digital Government
Filters block porn sites'federal sites, too
Pornography filters, required by law to be used on library and school computers, often block federal health-related Web sites, a new study has found.
Cybersecurity
FCC could extend access to 911 systems
The Federal Communications Commission late last week sought comments on whether it should require more communications companies to offer access to 911 emergency calling systems. <br>
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Infrastructure
Porn filter law runs afoul of the law of unintended consequences
Pornography filters often block federal health-related Web sites, a new study found. Some products blocked the sites even at their least-restrictive settings, the authors report. <br>
Digital Government
Exhibits mark first Sept. 11 anniversary
Museums in Washington and New York will commemorate Sept. 11 with several exhibits:
Digital Government
OPM looks for execs to pass on their know-how
The Office of Personnel Management is seeking agency executives and senior managers to serve two-year faculty assignments in its Executives in Residence program.
Infrastructure
Park Service lights the Web
This year's July 4 fireworks in Washington were not only broadcast on TV but also on the Web. The National Park Service produced it in cooperation with TVWorldwide.com Inc. of Chantilly, Va., a streaming video service provider.
Cybersecurity
The National Academies put terrorism studies online
The National Academies have put 23 of their reports on security and terrorism on their Web site.
Digital Government
Federal courts consider putting cases on the Web
A committee of federal judges this month recommended that most federal court case files be available online to the same extent they are in courthouses, with some restrictions.
Digital Government