Modernization
Air Force budget would save on IT, other areas
Although the Air Force's budget is smaller for fiscal 2012, savings gained through efficiency measures will be applied to readiness and modernization, official says.
Digital Government
VA asks for 11 percent more but IT budget doesn't change
The Veterans Affairs Department is requesting a 10.6 percent increase overall and a flat budget for its IT programs.
People
Open government initiatives might not work, CRS suggests
A new report from the Congressional Research Service recommends that Congress evaluate whether the White House's transparency agenda is effective and how much it is costing.
Acquisition
GSA official tackles slow policy review process
Acquisition officials are looking closely at three areas of the procurement process that must be fixed to make a faster, smooth-running system.
People
Tight budget revives contracting professional debate
Do contracting officials serve the public or their agency programs? Steve Kelman considers the arguments.
Modernization
Army's budget focuses on modernization, includes IT programs
Army's proposed budget emphasizes force maintenance and modernization.
Digital Government
DOE seeks funds for clean fuel, nuclear power
DOE's proposed fiscal 2012 budget calls for supporting the president's clean fuel initiatives, energy research and more nuclear power.
Cybersecurity
Homeland Security seeks major boost in cybersecurity funds
DHS would coordinate with Pentagon through National Security Agency to protect civilian and military networks from intrusions.
Digital Government
Obama plans West Coast trip to focus on technology
The president will meet with tech business leaders, tour Intel plant.
Modernization
White House seeks increase in Defense space funding, decrease in communications
The administration's 2012 budget request includes funding for several new satellites.
Digital Government
VA pushes paperless benefits systems in 2012 budget
New Claims Transformation Plan aims to improve communications and provide more timely and accurate veterans services.
Digital Government
Senators float plan to extend anti-terrorism powers until May
In short, no changes would be made to the expiring provisions in the short term.
Digital Government
Republican-proposed budget cuts would undermine broadcasting board's mission at a critical time, critics say
House Republicans' plans to cut more than $100 billion from the federal budget would lop nearly 10 percent from the $745 million budget of the Broadcasting Board of Governors.
Digital Government