Digital Government

OMB: Don't bother submitting 2010 budget requests

Instead of readying a full federal budget, OMB will prepare an estimate based on current spending that does not include proposed increases and new policy proposals.

Digital Government

Republicans, Lieberman Want More H-1B Visas

Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, joined by two other Republican senators and Sen. Joseph Lieberman, D-Conn., reintroduced legislation late Thursday that would let American employers recruit more highly skilled foreign workers and temporarily increase the level of H-1B visas.

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The New E-spionage Threat

Business Week

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GAO concerned about DOD gear on eBay

Auditors say stolen equipment available on some popular Internet auction sites could fall into the hands of terrorists.

Digital Government

Use of GWACs seen slowing

Agencies seem to be more interested in creating their own multiple-award contracts rather than using governmentwide vehicles, according to FedSources.

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GAO: Military gear for sale on Web poses security risk

A team of undercover GAO agents found parts for the fighter plane, body armor, night vision goggles and other military items for sale to the highest bidder on eBay, Craigslist.org and other Web sites.

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Government slow to implement ID system

House panel says agencies have distributed just 3 percent of new credentials and lack the technology to use them.

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Army awards contract for long-range wireless system

The Wi-Fi system will have a 32-mile range that will connect supply units on the front lines with depots in the rear.

Digital Government

TIGTA: IRS should safeguard taxpayers from identity theft

The service says it lacks jurisdiction, and disclosure rules limit its ability to share information with employers and other agencies.

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FCW Insider: Movie winners... and the next round...

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Digital Government

Mismanagement, not technology, caused Census handheld trouble, auditors say

The Census Bureau’s mismanagement is primarily to blame for scrapping a plan to use handheld devices to help count Americans for the 2010 census, technology auditors told a House panel on Wednesday.