In response to concerns from citizens residing overseas,
the Defense Department has announced that access to the
Federal Voting Assistance Program website at
www.fvap.gov has been modified to increase the
number of Internet service providers able to access the
site. “The department has taken prompt action to address
the concerns of some U.S. citizens overseas regarding the
protective measures on DoD networks that were limiting
some internet access,” said Charles S. Abell, principal
DoD deputy for personnel and readiness. “It is always a
challenge to balance access with the required security on
Department of Defense systems.” While the changes will make
the FVAP website accessible to most users, it does not
guarantee 100 percent access to the site. Some of the many
networks that make up the Internet may employ independent
protection mechanisms that prevent communication with the system.
