Digital Government

Lines of business predicted to survive

The initiatives have proven useful in meeting government needs and are likely to continue after the new president takes office next year, analysis firm says.

Digital Government

Greenhouse gas registry proposed

Legislation would require EPA to track emissions and publish data online.

Digital Government

FCW Insider: Carlton Jones joins Indus

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Digital Government

Census getting back on course, lawmakers told

Observers say cost still uncertain, but agency is making headway on program and contract management.

Digital Government

Lawmakers urge adoption of electronic medical records

Language from a number of proposals has been incorporated into an expansive draft bill being worked on by the House Energy and Commerce chairman and others.

Digital Government

Cooperative purchasing bill close to becoming law

Senate approves measure to open GSA's law enforcement and security-based Schedule 84 to state and local governments.

Digital Government

FDA asks for $65 million to better track food contamination

Increase in fiscal 2009 IT budget also would help trace adverse effects from medical devices.

Digital Government

Rep. Wolf warns of Chinese cyber-espionage attempts

Congressman's makes floor speech after learning from the FBI that several of his office workstations were infiltrated by Chinese operatives.

Digital Government

GSA proposes mentor/protégé program

The program would team new, small businesses with experienced contractors, giving the small players business guidance and other aid.

Digital Government

Dems cool to proposals to expand E-Verify program

Lawmakers cite concerns that an expansion could create a giant database of personal information on all Americans and impose burdens on small businesses.

Digital Government

GSA official urges passage of cooperative purchasing bill for security

Opening federal security contracts to state and local governments would save money and provide faster services.

Digital Government

Just the Basics

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Digital Government

Presidential transition guide offers advice

The 66-page document is a compilation of the policies and procedures that apply during a presidential transition.

Digital Government

Letter: Health care spending increases may not lead to health IT increases

A reader writes that medical advances led to health care spending, not information technology.