Digital Government
Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Buddies Tried to Get the VA to Sell Access to Veterans’ Medical Records
While previous reporting showed the trio had a hand in budgeting and contracting, their interest in turning patient data into a revenue stream was not previously known.
Digital Government
Labor Department Awards Verizon $887M to Radically Revamp IT Backbone
No other Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions selections are planned by the department.
Digital Government
Senate Intel Chair Says Government Needs to Wake Up to China Threat
The senator called for increased investment in technology and infrastructure by the federal government.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: September 28, 2021
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Digital Government
Shutdown in Sight as Senate Rejects Stopgap Spending Measure
Republicans block short-term funding bill that would have also paused the debt ceiling.
Digital Government
Funding bill fails in Senate
The federal government is up against approaching deadlines for avoiding a partial government shutdown and hitting its debt ceiling.
Digital Government
How the Pandemic Changed the Government’s Health-Focused Buying
Agencies with health missions had to figure out how to spend emergency funds fast in the face of COVID-19.
Digital Government
Reissued Draft of GSA’s Small Business IT Contract Adds New Pool
The new draft request for proposals also makes significant changes to past performance requirements.
Digital Government
The Census Bureau’s First Ever Data on LGBTQ+ People Indicates Deep Disparities
Sexual orientation and gender identity were added to the U.S. Census Bureau’s survey of the pandemic this summer — the first time a national government survey has captured the LGBTQ+ economic experience.
Digital Government
State and Local Government Beats out Federal in Survey of Citizen Trust
Digital services had a strong impact on whether residents found governments trustworthy, according to the report from Deloitte.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: September 27, 2021
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Digital Government
Federal Contractors Must Show Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination by December 8
Companies doing business with the federal government must name a person to coordinate implementation and compliance with the vaccine mandate for covered employees.
Digital Government
NASA’s Artemis Astronauts Could Catch a New Ride to the Launchpad
The space agency is in the market for a zero-emission vehicle that can fit at least eight, plus their gear.
Digital Government
House passes 2022 defense policy bill
The House passed its version of the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act with a $24 billion topline spending increase over the Biden administration's budget proposal, potentially eliminating a major hurdle once the bill heads into conference with the Senate.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: September 24, 2021
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Digital Government
CISA Releases Draft Guidance for Agencies’ Transition to IPv6
The document covers technical requirements for using the new internet protocol, as well as security considerations for the new format.
Digital Government