Digital Government
Take a parting shot in 2010…
As we finish up 2010—and our first year of this blog—we’ve gotten a good measure of what the members of federal workforce think about a pretty broad range of issues.
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Senate approves fed employee pay freeze
The Senate has approved a continuing resolution to fund the government through March 4 that includes a two-year pay freeze for all civilian federal employees.
Digital Government
Agency funding rules could challenge Obama's IT reform plan
When Federal CIO Vivek Kundra unveiled the White House IT management reform plan earlier this month, he said one of its toughest elements would be aligning the budget process with the technology cycle.
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GSA's acquisition center reorganizing for new year
Among other changes, Ed O’Hare, assistant commissioner for Integrated Technology Services, is retiring January 15 and will be replaced by Mary Davie.
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GSA claims savings from video wall
The General Services Administration expects to save 14,000 kilowatt-hours per year with its new low-power video wall installation in the San Francisco federal building.
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HHS doesn't have plan for IT pandemic surveillance, GAO says
A 2006 law requires the Health and Human Services Department to produce a strategic plan for monitoring public health electronically in near-real time, but the department hasn't done so, according to GAO.
Digital Government
Blogging on the road: Sabbath in Jerusalem
Blogger Steve Kelman observes some of the interesting Sabbath customs in Jerusalem.
Digital Government
Democratic FCC regulators throw support behind net neutrality rules
Path has been cleared for historic vote on new rules to ensure the Internet remains an open platform.
Digital Government
Social media presence tests agency records management
Academic report recommends transformation from individual agency approach to governmentwide standards.
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