Acquisition
DOD proposes new conflict of interest rules
Defense officials proposed new definitions for various types of conflicts of interest.
Digital Government
White House contributes to open-source project
Whitehouse.gov has released the code for four open-source modules, adding to the ongoing Drupal project.
Digital Government
Woodson Tapped for Top Doc
President Obama <a href=http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/president-obama-announces-more-key-administration-posts-42110>announced</a> on Wednesday he plans to nominate Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Jonathan Woodson as assistant secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, filling the military's top doc slot. The post has been empty for a year, ever since Dr. S. Ward Casscells resigned in April 2008. I had <a href=http://www.nextgov.com/nextgov/ng_20100129_1050.php>heard</a> Woodson was the top choice back in January.
Digital Government
HHS to make grants for prescription monitoring systems
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration will make grants to help states set up and improve prescription monitoring programs for controlled substances.
Digital Government
HHS panel wants database for health IT safety
An advisory panel wants a new national database to ensure the safe use of electronic health record systems.
Digital Government
Navy picks leader for maritime intelligence center
National Maritime Intelligence Center connects several U.S. military intelligence operations, including those of the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard.
Cybersecurity
Commerce opens suggestion box for online privacy
The Commerce Department wants opinions from businesses and consumers about privacy protections for Internet commerce.
Digital Government
I lurk, therefore I am
Blogger John Klossner writes that "lurking" within a social network is the easiest way to actively participate without putting forth any effort.
People
Cyber Command's congressional commotion
Lt. Gen. Keith Alexander's confirmation hearing highlighted the murky nature of cyber operations, writes John Monroe.
People
Google puts censorship on the map
The Internet giant steps up pressure on the U.S. and other countries that ask to have content removed from its sites, writes John Monroe.
Digital Government
GSA readies acquisition of cloud infrastructure services
After a false start earlier this year, GSA is laying the final groundwork for a fast-track acquisition of cloud computing infrastructure services.
Digital Government
How FAA left the high-risk list behind
Enterprise architecture helped the FAA get off of the Government Accountability Office's high-risk list and has improved the prospects for transitioning to the Next Generation Air Transportation System.
Digital Government