People
Open gov unleashed in a flurry of plans
Reaction to the latest round of agency plans was muted last week — not by a lack of interest but by the overwhelming volume of information.
Digital Government
Legislation would open diplomatic relations -- in cyberspace
A bill being introduced today would create the position of ambassador at large in the State Department to coordinate U.S. foreign policy on cybersecurity and cyberspace issues.
Digital Government
VA highlights IT innovation, crowdsourcing in open government plan
Government Computer News
Digital Government
Lawmaker questions White House official's use of Gmail
Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., charges the reported use of Webmail by Deputy Chief Technology Officer Andrew McLaughlin could indicate an attempt to 'circumvent the laws associated with openness and transparency.'
Digital Government
Navy Seeks Vets For Cyber Force
The Navy is looking for a few good veterans to staff its cyber force, offering openings at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and Norfolk, Va.
Ideas
Facebook Fracas
Facebook, the popular social networking site, is facing concerns from users over proposed revisions to its privacy policy. The changes, which would allow third-party access to user information, is receiving a chilly reception among members, according to <a href=http://www.inc.com/news/articles/2010/04/facebook-users-protest-proposed-privacy-changes.html>Inc.</>
Digital Government
Working Where and When You Want
My former beat partner Alyssa Rosenberg <a href="http://www.govexec.com/story_page.cfm?articleid=44987&oref=todaysnews">writes</a> at <em>Government Executive</em> that the Office of Personnel Management is launching a pilot project to test a new workplace flexibility program. The pilot, based on the results-only work environment, or ROWE, model created by Jody Thompson and Cali Ressler, will give 400 employees the freedom to decide where and when they work, as long as they meet high performance standards.
Digital Government
Another high-level administration officials takes to the blog
National archivist David Ferriero gets credit for starting his own blog, but he ought to loosen up a little, writes blogger Brian Robinson.
Digital Government
VA health IT study comes with caveat, researcher says
A researcher of a recent study said the Veterans Affairs Department may have saved billions of dollars from using health IT, but the actual savings are not known.
Digital Government
The 2010 Rising Star Awards: A call for nominations
The 1105 Government Information Group is now accepting nominations for the 2010 Rising Star awards program. This annual program honors up-and-coming government and industry employees who are making a mark in the federal IT community. The deadline is May 17.
People
VA highlights IT innovation, crowdsourcing in open government plan
Among other initiatives, the VA plans to set up ongoing competition to come up with new ideas for improving the agency's services and operations.
Digital Government