Digital Government
Two Takes on Federal Pay Debate
Derek Thompson, a blogger at theAtlantic.com (part of Atlantic Media, Nextgov's parent company as well) tries to add more insight into the ongoing (and confusing) debate about whether federal workers make more or less than their private sector counterparts.
Modernization
Feds should watch Oracle lawsuit against Google
Oracle has sued Google over the use of Java in Google's Android operating system.
Digital Government
Drowning in Data
The federal government softened "meaningful use" standards for electronic health records, released last month, in response to criticism that proposed rules released earlier in the year were overly onerous. Critics included the Amerian Hospital Association and the American Medical Association.
Ideas
NMCI Comments Wanted
Looks like the editors over at Wired's <a href="http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/">Danger Room blog</a> are working on a piece on NMCI, the Navy's massive intranet, which is up for an <a href="http://www.nextgov.com/nextgov/ng_20100709_9862.php?oref=search">upgrade</a>. They want your opinions, according to a <a href="http://twitter.com/dangerroom/status/21072398364">Tweet</a>.
Modernization
EPA encouraged to augment electronic waste management programs
The Government Accountability Office suggests that the Environmental Protection Agency develop a strategy to augment and integrate its voluntary programs for responsibly handling used electronics.
Digital Government
HHS' new strategic plan emphasizes health IT
The Health and Human Services Department has asked for feedback on its draft strategic plan for 2010 to 2015.
Cybersecurity
Get a Pay Raise
If you haven't yet completed the 2010 <a href="http://www.surveymethods.com/EndUser.aspx?CDE9859FCC869F96CD">Salary Survey</a>, this weekend may be your last opportunity. Some very interesting data is already emerging, and it may be helpful to many of you when it comes to negotiating salaries and bonuses.
Digital Government
NARA wants you to 'like' the Constitution
The National Archives and Records Administration has started a Facebook fan page for the U.S. Constitution.
People
White House issues second-quarter report card for agency open-gov plans
Despite a second chance at revisions, 11 federal agencies are still falling short on their open-government plans, according to White House Chief Technology Officer Aneesh Chopra.
People
Unions fire back at Gates for insourcing about-face
The American Federation of Government Employees wants answers from Defense Secretary Robert Gates on how his plans to save DOD money will affect insourcing efforts and federal employees.
Digital Government
Most attacks on federal networks financially motivated
Data shows hackers want to steal money, not classified information.
Digital Government
Open Internet Coalition to FCC: Don't wait for Congress
Pushing back against a raft of lawmakers whom have urged the Federal Communications Commission to let Congress act first on Internet regulation, the Open Internet Coalition implored the commission not to wait for the legislative body to move forward with reclassification of broadband.
Cybersecurity
Pentagon mulls plan for NSA to monitor Defense contractors' network traffic
The Defense and Homeland Security departments are considering a plan that would allow the National Security Agency to monitor certain Defense contractors' networks for malicious activity, according a report posted by The Atlantic Web site.
Digital Government
Feds meet to find ways to fix federal IT development
The Information Technology Acquisition Advisory Council wants agencies to focus on project results, not reporting and compliance.
Digital Government