Digital Government
Recovery board to issue app agencies can use to report stimulus data
Transparency groups say a standard data format is needed so outside groups can analyze where recovery funds are spent and if they are saving or creating jobs.
Digital Government
Analysts say transparency will take time
It could be months before sites such as Data.gov and Recovery.gov move beyond aggregating information available elsewhere.
Digital Government
Health professionals call for network to uncover best medical treatments
Sophisticated data mining system would sift through clinical trials and studies, but experts warn the network could fail if not developed properly.
Digital Government
AHLTA Definition Contest Update
Last month I kicked off a <a href=http://whatsbrewin.nextgov.com/2009/05/the_ahlta_definition_contest.php>contest</a> for the best definition of AHLTA, the Defense Department's electronic health record system that used to stand for the Armed Forces Health Longitudinal Technology Application.
Ideas
Still Learning Online Politics
Have politicians learned from President Obama about the value of the Internet for campaigning? Larry Sabato argued that they haven't learned enough during a speech he gave at the University of Virginia on Sunday.
Digital Government
Good News For Government?
A new study by consulting firm (ISC)2 reports that despite the current economic downturn, company hiring managers are having a difficult time filling critical information security jobs, largely because salary expectations and skill levels do not meet current demand. But according to Hord Tipton, executive director for (ISC)2, that could be good news for the government.
People
IAC elects new executive committee members
On July 1, Sara DeCarlo of Nortel Government Solutions will become chairwoman of the IAC Executive Committee.
Cybersecurity
Bill aims to speed frequent fliers through security
The TSA reauthorization legislation passed by the House has a provision that would strengthen the Registered Traveler program, a business group says.
Digital Government
Calling All Gov 2.0 Ideas
If you've deployed a Government 2.0 project at your federal agency and have lessons to share, the first-ever Government 2.0 Expo Showcase may be your chance.
Modernization
Utah goes Web 2.0
Utah has redesigned the official state Web site to include Web 2.0 tools and a section with government transparency features.
People
Lawmakers seek more diversity in top ranks of career feds
OPM and Justice Department officials raised concerns last year about potential equal protection violations in legislation reintroduced in both houses of Congress last week.
Digital Government