Cybersecurity
Seaports need more safeguards against bio/chem weapons
U.S. Customs and Border Protection should issue guidance for inspecting cargo arriving in U.S. seaports for biological and chemical threats, the department's inspector general said.
Modernization
VA data process needs improvement, IG says
The VA should improve its process to find some missing and bad data, according to a new report.
People
Don't retire until you read this!
If you are planning to retire at the end of the year, or if you could retire but the economy has made you unsure, there are things you need to know.
Digital Government
Windows 7 upgrade 'hacks' not legal, Microsoft suggests
Microsoft has been trying to clarify details on upgrading to Windows 7 for individual users, but it's been a bumpy ride at best.
Acquisition
Twenty must-follow contracts
A ranking of the largest and most important contracts set to be released in the coming year.
Digital Government
Ethics committee staffer leaks secrets on file-sharing network
Wired: Threat Level
Digital Government
Federal cost-reimbursement contract overview is a mess, GAO says
Federal Computer Week
Digital Government
FEMA needs better IT systems to cut risk of double-dipping, auditors say
Federal Computer Week
Digital Government
White House's online contests for feds have roots in Virginia
The commonwealth asked employees for ideas to streamline government and used the Web to post metrics for how public services are performing.
Digital Government
Army abruptly stops rollout of electronic dental record application
E-mails do not offer a reason for the delay, but the service might be considering fielding an internally developed system.
Cybersecurity
Industry should lead cybersecurity partnership
The federal role should be to regulate and enforce standards and respond to threats, report recommends.
Digital Government
Defense's space program weighed down by delays and cost overruns
Programs to build ground stations and satellites have been delayed as much as seven years and costs are estimated to increase by $11 billion from fiscal 2008 through fiscal 2013.
Ideas
The Unreported White House Logs
The White House has been attracting attention recently for posting <a href="http://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/disclosures/visitor-records">visitor logs</a> online in an attempt to demonstrate the unprecedented level of transparency that President Obama has promised since his campaign began. This is the first time such information has been posted online.
Modernization
Record numbers use IRS' e-file in 2009
IRS officials say a record number of people have filed their tax returns electronically this year.
Cybersecurity
TechAmerica: Appoint cybersecurity coordinator now
The technology trade association TechAmerica wants President Barack Obama to make good on his promise to appoint a cybersecurity coordinator.
Digital Government