Cybersecurity
Forecast for cybersecurity bills looks cloudy in reconvened Congress
Lawmakers still are grappling with industry's role in safeguarding computer networks and the electric grid, New York Democrat notes.
Digital Government
Bypass FOIA and seek data from agencies, says Obama official
White House transparency deputy says open government officers will cooperate and accelerate document disclosure.
Digital Government
Officials defend airport screening but say changes are coming
Napolitano, Pistole say that the process is evolving.
Digital Government
Military eyes resurrecting airships for cargo transport
The Army and U.S. Transportation Command are interested in developing modern versions of the craft for combat and humanitarian missions.
Digital Government
Identifying the source of cyber attacks
One of the biggest challenges confronting the Cyber command and others involved in cybersecurity is the ability to attribute acts of cyber aggression back to the real originating source.
Acquisition
Air Force creates new acquisition office
Small business is set to remain a top priority as the Air Force works to improve its contracting, purchasing and requirements processes.
People
Tracking bill could cost $75M, CBO says
The $75 million would be in addition to the $50 million to $100 million the government spends annually to meet current GPRA mandates.
Cybersecurity
DHS boosts E-Verify with links to passport photo database
The Homeland Security Department is checking the authenticity of U.S. passport photos with the State Department for people seeking to prove their identity to the E-Verify employment verification system.
Digital Government
FDA says its surveillance network exceeds goals
The Food and Drug Administration said it's met its initial target of accessing health data for 25 million people for its Sentinel electronic surveillance network.
Digital Government
Debt commission aims at feds' pay, benefits
Draft cost-cutting proposals would hit feds in the pocket, in the pension and in the office.
Digital Government
Geospatial data management refined
The OMB has issued supplemental guidance to improve the management of geospatial data
Digital Government