Cybersecurity
Cyber threat growing at unprecedented rate, intell chief says
Director of National Intelligence Dennis Blair today gave a blunt assessment of the many cyber threats faced by U.S. government and private-sector networks.
Digital Government
Leaner defense budget aims for realistic reform
The Defense Department's $708 billion fiscal 2011 budget request closely adheres to priorities set forth in the 2010 Quadrennial Defense Review.
Digital Government
Oops, Missed the VA Approps Bill
As more than one kind reader pointed out, <a href=http://whatsbrewin.nextgov.com/2010/02/vas_66_billion_man.php?oref=latest_posts>I erred on Monday when I said Congress has yet to pass the 2010 VA Appropriations Bill.
Digital Government
The Budget's Personnel Priorities
The fiscal 2011 budget proposal unveiled by the White House on Monday identifies several high-priority goals for the Office of Personnel Management over the next two years.
People
SSA to share data with 15 more health information exchanges
The Social Security Administration awarded $17.4 million to 15 health information exchanges that will begin sharing their patient medical data with agency.
Digital Government
Agencies try to exploit 'free' data model
Blogger Brian Robinson was wondering how the business models would emerge to justify Data.gov and similar government Web sites. Here's one out of Massachusetts: Get the free market to do government's job for it.
Digital Government
Wait another year for patient safety data, GAO says
Information required under the Patient Safety Act likely won't be available until February 2011, according to a new report.
Cybersecurity
Budget would double money for Justice IT fund
The Obama administration wants $179.79 million for the Justice Information Sharing Technology programs in fiscal 2011.
Acquisition
Lieberman urges confirmation of nominee to lead GSA
Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) has urged his colleagues to end debate on the nomination of Martha Johnson to be the General Services Administration’s administrator and confirm her as soon as possible.
Modernization
Budget freeze could lead agencies to focus on IT projects that reduce costs, report says
Agencies should strategically invest in solutions such as standardization and cloud computing that lead to less spending.
Digital Government
Defense, VA ask for $2.8 billion to fund health technology in 2011
Funding matches fiscal 2010 spending levels, but reflects the importance of IT in providing medical care to nearly 16 million soldiers, veterans and family members.
Cybersecurity