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To: Paul K who wrote (57890)	5/8/2001 12:57:53 PM
From: Paul K	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 74651

"There is a growing movement toward e-government, the linking of government to citizens, businesses, suppliers and other governments through the Internet. Government is moving toward more direct interaction with its citizens beyond posting information and regulations on Web sites. Bob Herbold of Microsoft told the cities summit that they must move as business does toward offering immediate online interaction because their citizens are demanding it. Increasingly governments will allow citizens to renew licenses online or hold digital meetings that increase the potential for participation. Herbold used Britain as an example of a country that is embracing the Internet. Using Microsoft software, of course, he showed how a fictional travel agency linked to governments as well as business could check schedules, order and purchase airline tickets, review passports and arrange visas. " Tuesday, May 08, 2001 - 12:00 a.m. Pacific Stephen Dunphy / Times staff columnist seattletimes.nwsource.com