Modernization

Legal marijuana? Whistle-blower protection? It's all about open government.

Thousands of comments on the Open Government Dialogue Web site offer an array of ideas -- some more serious than others.

People

GSA nominee lays out reform plans

If confirmed by the Senate, Martha Johnson would be the fifth administrator in 14 months for the General Services Administration.

Digital Government

ONCHIT tests guidance for health records

HHS is testing a template for an electronic personal health record

Acquisition

Regulators to discuss how to get authentic IT

Officials continue talks with industry about how to make sure the government buys authentic IT products.

Cybersecurity

The FCW.com Top Ten

Here's a look at the top stories FCW.com readers were watching for the week of June 1-5.

Cybersecurity

DHS draws flak for review of services contracts

DHS' new mandatory reviews of professional service contracts: A good idea or too tough to do?

Cybersecurity

IG: DHS security clearances need IT help

The Homeland Security Department could improve its security clearance process by beefing up its computer support, IG says.

People

Olson joins ConnellyWorks

Kelly Olson will be vice president and have responsibility for overall management and strategic accounts.

People

Air Force names leader of cyber unit

Maj. Gen. Richard Webber has been named commander of a new Air Fore unit that will focus on the service's cyber mission.

Cybersecurity

Bills would kill DHS satellite surveillance office

A senior House Democrat has introduced legislation to eliminate a DHS-run program to make intelligence and military satellite imagery more available to civilian agencies for domestic purposes.

Digital Government

Latest delay to E-Verify prompts doubts about program's future

Obama administration has postponed implementation four times already.

Digital Government

Regulations.gov wins praise for public outreach

The federal rule-tracking Web site is soliciting input from citizens on its proposed redesign.

People

Two examples of why online forums break down

Two readers inadvertently prove how difficult it is to keep online dialogues from running off the rails.