Digital Government

Senator threatens to block online IP bill

Senator says bill goes too far.

Digital Government

FAA to require photos on pilot's licenses but not biometric identifiers

Lawmaker demands to know why new rule does not meet congressional mandate.

Digital Government

Two small businesses suspended in set-aside probe

EG Solutions and MultimaxArray used GTSI as subcontractors on a Homeland Security information technology contract.

Modernization

OMB plan to streamline IT purchasing wins praise but faces headwinds

House Republicans and appropriations players could resist effort to align federal technology refreshment with funding cycle.

Digital Government

Prepare to hunker down in 2011

Those who represent federal employees (both union types and lawmakers) squeezed a lot of solid gains for feds from this outgoing Congress, especially in terms of improvements to retirement benefits, and—depending on your point of view—the demise of the National Security Personnel System.

Digital Government

Cyber Reforms at DHS

Digital Government

Are Feds a Scapegoat?

Digital Government

How to write a winning Federal 100 nomination (part 1)

The first step in writing a successful Federal 100 nomination is identifying an award-worthy nominee, writes FCW Insider John Monroe.

Digital Government

Vets get access to services through new portal

Veterans can access a new portal tailored to their locations.

People

Telework bill finally on president's desk

Legislation is an attempt to greatly increase the number of federal employees allowed to telework, but its critics say it won't do the job.

Digital Government

VA hires IT client advocates

VA CIO Roger Baker said he has hired three advocates as liaisons between the IT office and VA divisions.

Digital Government

Alaska firms could lose special status in new legislation

Sen. Claire McCaskill's bill would remove exclusive provisions for the companies owned by Alaska Native Corporations.

Cybersecurity

Unencrypted thumb drive causes breach at VA

Two recent security incidents at the Veterans Affairs Department involved employees who didn't follow protocols despite receiving training to do so.