Digital Government

DHS Releases Cyber Blueprint

People

Congress likely to partially restore eGov funding

The eGov fund has made a partial comeback, with House and Senate leaders increasing funding in the final version of the fiscal 2012 spending bill.

Cybersecurity

IG finds flawed IT security program at USDA

An audit of USDA's IT security efforts finds few successes and ample failures.

People

Facebook Timeline application now available to all users

The long-awaited--some say long-dreaded--Timeline application on Facebook that showcases past photographs and status updates is finally available.

People

Defense Authorization bill clears Congress

President Obama had earlier seemed poised to veto bill over prisoner detainment provisions, but now looks ready to sign.

People

Deal reached to avert shutdown with only hours to spare

A late-night deal avoided a partial government shutdown, the fifth such occasion this year.

Digital Government

Gates calls out Congress

The former Defense Secretary calls for Congress members to learn to compromise.

Modernization

Will VA real-time tracking plan include employees?

Procurement documents reveal a tracking system that may include collecting the movements of Veterans Affairs employees.

Digital Government

Lines drawn on antipiracy bills

New York Times

Digital Government

Navy's undersea robots get smarter

Government Computer News

Digital Government

Online-piracy debate begins on contentious note

None

Digital Government

Defense bill tackles WikiLeaks-style insider threats

The White House had earlier concerns about the timetable for implementing a similar network monitoring program to flag unauthorized activity.