People
Open government officials to testify before Senate panel
A Senate task force plans to examine how technology can help measure how government agencies perform.
Digital Government
DOD falls in line with Open Government Directive
Coming on the heels of the Dec. 8 rollout of the Open Government Directive, the Defense Department today said it is implementing a number of initiatives of its own to meet the newly established requirements for government transparency.
Digital Government
Not for Sale
I usually ignore reader comments (and I get some doozies) but the comment on the <a href=http://whatsbrewin.nextgov.com/2009/12/a_100_million_dental_bill.php>$100 Million Dental item</a> I posted on Monday deserves a reply.
Ideas
Powers-King to Retire from GSA
Just confirmed that <b>Mary Powers-King</b>, director of governmentwide acquisition contracts and Schedule 70 for GSA's Integrated Technology Service will retire shortly after the New Year. Powers-King has 31 years of federal service, including more than 25 years managing IT programs. No successor has been named yet, although her deputy, <b>Jim Ghiloni</b>, is probably near the top of the list.
Cybersecurity
DHS releases cyber incident response draft plan
The Homeland Security Department wants comments on a national plan that would define government and industry responsibilities for responses to cyber incidents.
People
FDA readies new data systems for drug safety
The Food and Drug Administration will expand its tracking of drug safety once the drugs enter the marketplace, according to a new report.
Digital Government
Congress Backs 2 Percent Pay Raise
Congressional appropriators announced late Tuesday that the fiscal 2010 omnibus spending package would include a 2 percent total pay adjustment for federal workers next year.
Digital Government
NIST gets new director at a critical time for the agency
The National Institute of Standards and Technology has become an economic enabler for a nation that is increasingly dependent on IT and the ability to securely share and use information, said newly confirmed administrator Patrick Gallagher.
Digital Government
VA research center becomes second agency to win top quality award
High customer satisfaction, supported by IT, helps the clinical research pharmacy coordinating center win a coveted Baldridge award.
Digital Government
In wake of TSA breach, a refresher on redacting PDFs
The exposure of the Transportation Security Administration's operations manual will likely prompt agnecies to review the National Security Agency's guidance on how to safely redact information from documents posted to the Web.
Digital Government
Feds want state, local governments to follow open government directive
Government Technology
Digital Government
Aging California computer system holds up unemployment checks
The Los Angeles Times
Modernization
State and Mexican billionaire team on texting to fight drug violence
Department forges a partnership with Carlos Slim to let civilians discreetly text incidents of drug-related violence.
Digital Government
Managing buildings under one network could boost energy efficiency
Disparate communications, temperature control and security systems are difficult to oversee and manage, according to speakers at a green technology forum.
Ideas