Digital Government

HHS could create health IT incentives for specialists

HHS may need to develop special health information technology incentives for medical specialists under the economic stimulus law, an advisory group says.

People

Dave McClure to lead GSA's Office of Citizen Services and Communications

McClure said he wants to foster "a more citizen-centered government that is transparent, participatory, and collaborative."

Modernization

FCC considers state, regional public safety networks

The FCC is considering requests to form a broadband network for first responders rather than waiting for the commission to create a nationwide network.

Modernization

Microsoft seeks stay in Word patent dispute

Microsoft has filed an emergency motion to stay last week's ruling ordering the company to stop selling Word in the U.S.

People

Get a Life!: Town hall meetings disturb August slumbers

The health care situation has not changed much since blogger Judy Welles worked on the issue at HHS 30 years ago -- but the debate is more heated.

Digital Government

TSP reforms boost enrollment

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Modernization

Upcoming migration to Windows 7 could be a headache for agencies

Federal IT shops that still use Windows XP will be required to save data and settings before making the switch, or be forced to buy technical support from Microsoft.

Modernization

Longtime IT analyst and investigator to lead GSA citizen services unit

David McClure will be heavily involved in implementing the Obama administration's transparency initiatives.

People

DISA releases open-source administration app

The Defense Information Systems Agency has released its Open Source Corporate Management System with hopes that other agencies and industry may reuse and further develop the software suite.

Digital Government

Consultant Eyes Arkansas House Seat

Bernie Skoch, an executive vice president with <a href=http://www.sussconsulting.com/>Suss Consulting Inc.</a>, wants you to know that he has launched his <a href=http://skoch2010.com/>campaign</a> for the 3rd District seat in the U.S. House. The Northwest Arkansas district, which includes Fayetteville and Bentonville, home of Wal-Mart, is currently held by Republican John Boozman, who serves on the Veterans Affairs and Foreign Affairs committees.

Digital Government

Resume Black Hole

CIO.com <a href="http://www.cio.com/article/499595/Job_Search_Tips_How_to_Find_Out_if_Hiring_Managers_Are_Checking_You_Out">provides</a> some new tips on how to find out if hiring managers are checking you out on social networking Web sites, blogs, personal Web sites, etc. By monitoring the traffic to these personal Web sites, job applicants can determine if their resume has fallen into the "abyss of disinterest," the article states.