Acquisition
Senate has insourcing provision in spending bill
A major spending bill in the Senate would require agency officials to show their attempts to first convert jobs from contractors to federal employees before having the public and private sectors compete for the work.
Digital Government
Federal shutdown a possibility
The federal government's money runs out at midnight Dec. 18 unless the Senate takes quick action.
Digital Government
Senate panel would cut VA's IT budget
The Veterans Affairs Department wanted a flat IT budget for fiscal 2011, and now it is getting a slight cut in that budget.
People
Denied! Event with White House leader closed to press
The Obama administration's cybersecurity leader delivered a speech to a trade group, and reporters were not welcome. We don't get it.
Digital Government
Commerce report calls for privacy principles
While laying out policy recommendations, the report seeks additional comment on many issues.
Cybersecurity
DHS chief says cybersecurity is a civilian problem, not a war
Homeland Security will partner with Defense and private sector to safeguard Internet users and infrastructure, Napolitano says.
Digital Government
Open source online intelligence mining still in infancy, official says
CIA-based center created after faulty reports on Iraq's weapons of mass destruction now pursues greater collaboration across agencies.
Modernization
Appropriators beef up Navy budget for new network
Senate panel adds $217.7 million to boost project to replace Navy Marine Corps Intranet.
Modernization
Federal IT funds for R&D misused, group says
A report released today by an advisory panel says only a fraction of the estimated $4 billion federal agencies get for IT research and development actually goes for those purposes.
People
Senate weighs federal employee pay freeze
Following House approval last week, the Senate is considering a two-year pay freeze for all civilian federal employees.
People
CIO's changing role to bring new power
Within the next six months, the Obama administration is aiming to redefine the role of agency CIOs by shifting their responsibility from policy-making to portfolio management.
People