People
CMS to spend $905M on IT systems support
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will develop IT systems to monitor incentive payments to doctors and hospitals.
Modernization
CBP to spend $100M on SBInet
U.S. Customs and Border Protection says it will use the money to improve its border surveillance technology and communications.
People
Lee joins Professional Services Council
Deidre Lee held some of the top federal acquisition roles during a 32-year government career.
Cybersecurity
Air Force selects cyber headquarters site
A new, numbered Air Force headquarters dedicated to cyber issues will likely be located at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, officials said.
Acquisition
Bills back GSA Multiple Award program
The GSA Multiple Award Schedules program is often the first step for small business entering the federal contracting marketplace.
Modernization
FBI expands use of social media
The FBI is expanding its outreach efforts through social media such as Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.
Digital Government
TSA improves program to check airline passengers against terrorist list
Secure Flight, which screens air travelers against a watch list, is more secure and has reduced the number of false positives.
Digital Government
Liability an issue with health care software
Vendors should not be absolved of responsibility for technology that causes medical errors, IT specialists say.
People
Obama budget has $148B for research
President Obama wants to spend $555 million more on federal science research and development in 2010, according to his top science adviser.
People