Digital Government

Court moves to preserve White House e-mail messages

A federal court today ordered the Bush administration to take more steps to preserve millions of e-mail messages that were sent during critical times for the administration.

Digital Government

Thompson: Disease reporting systems inadequate

The chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee says the government's disease-reporting systems are unprepared for pandemic flu.

Digital Government

Auditors: IRS slow to fix security weaknesses

TIGTA and GAO report that the tax agency continues to put confidentiality and access to an increasing volume of taxpayer data at risk.

Digital Government

Students seek government work

Some young people are highly motivated to join the federal government, but they may need to lower their salary expectations if they do so, a report said.

Digital Government

Procurement officials predict increase in contractor accountability

New administration also is likely to promote more competition for task orders and better training for acquisition workers, panelists say.

Digital Government

Congress gives electronic health records big boost

House stimulus package includes $20 billion for medical records, while health professionals tout benefits and savings at Senate hearing.