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
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