Ideas
Internet Turns 40
Robert Charette, a risk management consultant and a contributor to Tech Insider and <em>Government Executive</em> magazine, <a href="http://spectrum.ieee.org/blog/computing/it/riskfactor/internet-turns-40-">noted</a> on his Risk Factor blog that Sept. 2, 2009, marks the 40th anniversary of the "official" creation of the Internet, or its predecessor, <a href="http://www.computerhistory.org/internet_history/">ARPANET</a>.
Cybersecurity
Court: Federal contractors covered by E-Verify rule
A judge upheld the Homeland Security Department's E-Verify electronic employment verification rule for federal contractors starting Sept. 8.
Digital Government
Obama Stands Firm on Pay Raise
Alyssa Rosenberg <a href="http://www.govexec.com/story_page.cfm?articleid=43512&dcn=todaysnews">writes</a> at <em>Government Executive</em> that President Obama will use his authority to set a 2 percent pay raise for federal employees in 2010, citing the economic crisis and the ballooning federal budget.
Digital Government
Electronic cargo tracking ready for early 2010
The CBP is helping importers prepare for full enforcement of a rule that will require electronic data submissions for cargoes starting in January.
Cybersecurity
Experts debate expansion of president’s cybersecurity powers
Existing laws already give the president broad discretion on how to respond to cyberattacks, despite language in a Senate bill that proposes giving the president specific powers during such events, expert says.
Modernization
A few creative options for working without Word
If a deal isn't reached in the Microsoft Word patent infrigement case, what are the alternatives?
People
Unions critical of NSPS overhaul decision
Federal employee unions have sharply criticized the recommendation of the Defense Business Board to overhaul, and not abandon, Defense Department’s controversial National Security Personnel System.
Digital Government
Senator's hold on GSA confirmation hobbles Networx transition
WashingtonTechnology
Modernization
Wealthy, well-educated more likely to engage in online civic activities
The findings from a study indicate the Obama administration might have more work to do to meet its goal of increasing broad public involvement in policymaking.
Digital Government
Veterans suffering from PTSD can visit virtual Chicoma Island for help
Creators of an island in Second Life hope to provide a tranquil setting for 'camaraderie and healing,' where visitors can discuss with others how to cope with the disorder's debilitating effects.
Digital Government
How you can get Internet Explorer 8
Three ways to get an updated version of Microsoft’s browser, Internet Explorer 8.
Ideas
Crowdsourcing Court Records
Last week I made a visit to the District of Columbia's federal courthouse to look up some documents for a story I've been working on. Since I don't have an account for the federal court records database known as PACER, heading down to the courthouse was the only way I could download and print the records I needed at a cost of eight cents per page. I sat down and dutifully printed out the first lengthy set of documents, only to find that somehow all of the text printed out backwards on the page.
Digital Government
Defense Does Speak a Separate Language
Quite often, when I read an acronym-laden Defense Department document I am convinced that folks in the military speak a language that bears only a passing resemblance to English.
Digital Government