Modernization
GSA signs agreement with Facebook
The agreement satisfies legal issues that barred federal agencies from using the social-networking Web site.
Modernization
Groups push for lobbying Web site
Watchdog organizations want a single Web site that aggregates reports of meetings between lobbyists and federal executives related to stimulus funding.
Modernization
NOAA to get supercomputers, satellites
The agency's list of projects includes funding for weather satellites and climate-data supercomputers.
Modernization
OMB: Agencies must pay to upgrade Grants.gov
Grant-making agencies must cover the costs to strengthen the governmentwide grants portal to accommodate the crush of stimulus funds applications.
Digital Government
Some open gov advocates question administration's transparency commitment
Some observers worry the White House won't follow through on user-friendly news feeds to track stimulus funds.
Digital Government
Army medical center successfully tests health records system
Pilot project allows patients to access personal records in Defense systems through Google, Microsoft portals.
Modernization
Marine Corps seeks help in buying computers
Marine Corps officials want help from industry in developing a strategy for buying rugged and nonrugged computers.
Cybersecurity
DHS grants total millions for IT
The Homeland Security Department announces $970 million in state and local grants that include funding for IT items such as port identification cards, truck-tracking systems and the Real ID Act.
Cybersecurity
VA, DOD to create lifetime e-record
President Barack Obama said VA and DOD are moving toward a single, lifetime electronic health record for active-duty service members and veterans.
Acquisition
IG: GSA fixed STARS oversight
The General Services Administration's inspector general says the agency is keeping a closer watch on large task orders awarded under its set-aside contract for small IT companies.
Modernization
IG: Interior's networks weren't secure in 2008
The Interior Department apparently sent data to networks controlled by hostile countries in January 2008, according to a just-released inspector general's report.
Digital Government
U.S. intelligence plan could benefit Va. satellite imaging firm
The Washington Post
Digital Government