People

Bill would overhaul federal acquisition training

Lawmakers in the House and Senate introduced legislation that would reorganize the federal acquisition training system and promote career development for those working within the civilian acquisition workforce.

Digital Government

FCC commissioner doubts AT&T merger with T-Mobile will benefit the public

Companies haven't shown public benefits in wireless deal, FCC panelist says.

Modernization

Pentagon open to commercial cloud suppliers, official says

But first choice for assuring security would be internal private system.

Cybersecurity

Congress, administration grapple with cyber defense authority

White House hasn't yet signaled how it might empower the Pentagon to avert a cyberattack on civilian networks.

Digital Government

After the shutdown battle: What now?

Agencies contuinue to operate normally for now, but the shutdown threat could re-emerge soon.

Digital Government

Shutdown, furloughs averted at the 11th hour

Averting a government shutdown at almost literally the 11th hour, Congressional leaders reached agreement on the fiscal 2011 budget.

Digital Government

Hubris and Humility

Digital Government

Gen Y and Your IT Department

People

OMB nominee could be in trouble

Senators on the Budget Committee voted along party lines, with no Republicans giving her their support to the nominee to be OMB's deputy director.

Cybersecurity

DHS IG clashes with Secret Service over authority of CIO

The Homeland Security Department's Office of Inspector General is recommending more authority for the Secret Service Chief Information Officer.

Digital Government

Looking for help from veterans (again)

FCW wants to know what you think of the VA's new Blue Button personal health record Web application.

Digital Government

Shutdown Fears

Digital Government

VA would keep 97 percent of employees working during shutdown

The Veterans Affairs Department released a contingency plan and field guide today describing what steps will be taken in the event of a government shutdown.