Modernization
Is Robert Gates a visionary?
If Robert Gates succeeds in cutting DOD costs through his plan, other agencies may follow suit.
Digital Government
JFK Library to start largest converted digital archive
Listeners will be able to hear President John F. Kennedy's speeches in his own voice in online podcasts that will go live this month as part of the Kennedy presidential digital archive.
Digital Government
Army CIO watch: Nomination announcement expected soon
A formal announcement could come regarding the Army’s nomination for a new CIO.
Digital Government
Computer system crash in Kent, Conn. a concern for officials
Litchfield County Times
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity, virtual border fence on Hill agenda
Legislation and hearings likely in the next few months.
Cybersecurity
Commerce announces new shop to oversee online security
Office will coordinate public-private efforts to better protect electronic transactions for people and organizations.
Digital Government
Report: Military and government data breached 104 times in 2010
There is no central repository for incidents, so breaches are probably much more widespread.
Digital Government
NASA chief technologist gets AIAA's von Karman Award
Bobby Braun has won the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics von Kármán award given annually to people who have distinguished themselves technically in the field of astronautics.
Digital Government
The three Rs
The powers that be are proposing rules that would require agencies to keep a closer (and more critical) eye on the incentives paid out for the “3Rs”—recruitment, relocation and retention.
People
Petraeus to start service member office at Treasury
Holly Petraeus has been chosen to establish an Office of Servicemember Affairs at Treasury's Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
People
OPM targets recruiting incentives
OPM is proposing enhanced oversight of federal agencies’ use of recruitment, relocation and retention incentives.
People