People
EPA launches rulemaking Web site
The Environmental Protection Agency has launched a Web site designed to give the public new ways to participate in the rulemaking process.
Digital Government
Former intell chief to talk cybersecurity
Former director of national intelligence Michael McConnell is scheduled to testify before the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee about what is needed to protect the country's critical infrastructure from cyberthreats.
People
FCC boosts telemedicine in plan preview
The FCC's preview of its National Broadband Plan's top priorities emphasizes telemedicine and e-health technologies.
Ideas
Nominate a Colleague for an Award
Do you know a federal manager who recently took risks to push through a bold idea, policy or program that uses technology to make government work better or improve public services? If so, we'd like to hear your story by <a href=http://www.nextgov.com/nextgov_awards/>nominating</a> your colleague for a Nextgov Award.
People
CDC starts online surveillance of blood transfusion events
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is collecting data about the after effects of blood transfusions as part of a new application of its Internet-based National Healthcare Safety Network.
Digital Government
To USB or not to USB
USB thumb drives are very useful for transporting data between computers--as well as introducing malware into sensitive computer systems.
Digital Government
Defense allows flash media on systems only as a 'last resort'
A new order issued by the command in charge of the military's cyber defense is a return to a policy of using removable devices under specific circumstances and guidelines.
Digital Government
Panel: Open Networx to states and localities to expand broadband use
The contract's lower prices for telecommunications could make it easier to expand high-speed Internet to underserved areas.
Digital Government
Security must be a consideration as acquisition databases are combined
GSA and IBM, which just won a $74.4 million contract to consolidate nine systems, still need to come up with a plan to protect proprietary information.
Digital Government
EPA Web site paving the way to transparency
Dashboard opens environmental rulemaking to public earlier, provides model for other agencies.
Digital Government
VA to Tweet
The Veterans Affairs Department plans to push the use of Twitter and Facebook to all of its 148 medical centers, according to an insightful <a href=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/richard-allen-smith/vet-bloggers-storm-americ_b_467186.html>account</a> on the department's use of social media on The Huffington Post by Richard Allen Smith, who writes the <a href=http://www.vetvoice.com/>VetVoice blog</a>.
Ideas
IBM to Merge Contracting Systems
The government announced on Thursday that IBM U.S. Federal has won a $74.4 million dollar contract to consolidate disparate systems that track contractor performance. The reconfiguration is intended to make it easier for federal acquisition workers to monitor the purchase of equipment, supplies, information technology and telecommunications services governmentwide, according to the General Services Administration, the agency that awarded the contract.
Digital Government