People

Advocate says stimulus law causes outsourcing; contractor group disagrees

One transparency advocate says the economic stimulus law causes outsourcing of federal jobs.

Acquisition

What's behind the increasing number of bid protests?

The decision by Unisys and General Dynamics to protest the lost TSA contract has this observer scratching his head. Why so many protests?

Digital Government

Tech projects to get big splash from second wave of stimulus spending

Technology spending will be a big part of a second wave of spending under the economic stimulus law, according to Edward DeSeve, special advisor to the Office of Management Budget and director for implementation of the Recovery Act.

Cybersecurity

Obama nominates Wagner as DHS intell chief

President Barack Obama today nominated Caryn Wagner to lead the Homeland Security Department's office that uses information technology to share information with non-federal officials.

Digital Government

VA to deploy automated tool to speed up vets' education benefits

Secretary Eric Shinseki also says developing IT systems for the Veterans Benefits Administration is a top priority.

Cybersecurity

Report: Federal spending on info security will outpace overall IT spending

Increase in cyberattacks is driving government's continued investment in cybersecurity, says tech research firm.

Digital Government

Government seeks to update paperwork rule

The administration will consider ideas on how to account for the rise of the Internet and social media in regulations intended to reduce administrative burdens on the public.

Ideas

Obama Launches Global Tech Fund

The White House on Friday invited private equity fund managers to <a href="http://www.opic.gov/investment-funds/calls-for-proposals/global-technology-innovation-fund/">submit proposals</a> for the establishment of a fund that will invest in technology access in countries with large Muslim populations.

Digital Government

Honoring Marine Maj. Corky Ram

DURHAM, N.C. -- I'm at Duke University this Friday for dedication of a <a href=http://www.dukealumni.com/olc/pub/DUKE/general/general_43.html_>memorial</a> to the Duke graduates who lost their lives on active duty since World War II, including the best company commander I ever had the privilege to serve, Maj. Cornelius "Corky" Ram.