Digital Government
Public approval ratings on federal Web sites down slightly
Citizens ramp up expectations under 'Internet president' as agencies await guidance on improving online services.
Cybersecurity
Bill would toughen security requirements over current law
A new White House cyberspace director would measure how well agencies patch systems for known viruses, malware and other security vulnerabilities.
Digital Government
White House officials discuss technology challenges
Records preservation and compliance with privacy laws are among the difficulties.
Ideas
Obama Wants Your Efficiency Ideas
In his weekly address on Saturday, President Obama <a href="http://www.govexec.com/story_page.cfm?articleid=42568&dcn=todaysnews">asked federal employees</a> for ideas on how to make government more efficient. The White House hasn't determined how it will collect the suggestions, so for the meantime Government Executive created a <a href="http://moderator.appspot.com/#16/e=5ad32">Google Moderator</a> where you can submit your ideas and vote on others. Several ideas have been posted and votes cast.
Ideas
Google CEO Tapped for Council
Google's chief executive officer is one of 20 individuals that will advise the president and vice president in formulating policy about science, technology and innovation.
Ideas
Seeking Recovery.gov Help
<a href="http://www.recovery.gov/">Recovery.gov</a>, the government's window into stimulus expenditures, on Monday is kicking off a week-long online discussion with IT vendors to improve the site.
Modernization
Postal Service software wins award
The optimization software allows the service to accept multiple bids from contractors and then pick the best deal.
People
Kundra wants data more available
Federal Chief Information Officer Vivek Kundra wants the government to make its data more available and services more accessible.
Digital Government
Fighting Swine Flu Online
The Health and Human Services Department <a href=http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2009pres/04/20090426a.html>declared</a> a public health emergency on Sunday due to a limited outbreak of swine flu in California, Kansas, Ohio, Texas and New York, as well as Canada and New Mexico.
Digital Government
Obama names members of technology council
President Barack Obama announced a group of science and technology experts that will advise the administration on related policies.
Modernization