Ideas
Oops, a Top Secret Tweet?
Perhaps there is a limit to how much information the government should release via social media. From <a href=http://news.cnet.com/8301-17939_109-10159054-2.html>CNet</a>:
Digital Government
Reader feedback: The debate about open-source software
A recent article on a DOD open-source project elicited several interesting comments from readers.
Modernization
CBP seeks system to detect traffic congestion
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is looking for innovative technologies to monitor incoming traffic within 10 miles of the border between the United States and Canada.
Cybersecurity
FAA suffers massive data breach; more than 45,000 affected
The agency said the personally identifiable information of more than 45,000 employees and retirees was electronically stolen.
Modernization
CEOs seek review of government applications
Backers of open-source software want President Barack Obama to require federal agencies to consider how applications purchased by the government are developed.
Digital Government
Feds and YouTube close to reaching a deal to post video
Government officials are negotiating terms of service for popular social media sites.
Cybersecurity
Plan for cybersecurity review draws praise
Interagency assessment is aimed at improving collaboration and determining if resources are adequate.
Cybersecurity
Obama starts review of cybersecurity programs
President Barack Obama has ordered an immediate review of the government's cybersecurity plan, programs and activities.
Ideas
Shameless Self-Promotion
Pardon the shameless self-promotion, but it's always nice to get recognition from Web 2.0 giants like Craig Newmark, founder of Craigslist.org. In an interview with <a href="http://www.govloop.com/">GovLoop</a>, Newmark, whose is a member of the social networking site, said:
Ideas
OPM Settles on Retirement Calculator
The Office of Personnel Management has settled its dispute with Hewitt Associates over a faulty retirement calculator for the agency's RetireEZ modernization project. According to a Hewitt statement issued earlier today:
Modernization
OPM, Hewitt settle RetireEZ dispute
The agency rescinds company termination of 10-year, $290 million by default, but the parties agree not to disclose the terms.
People
FCW Insider: Maryland lawmakers lose access to Facebook
The Washington Post has a good article about the Maryland General Assembly's new policy that bans the use of Facebook and related applications because of concerns about computer viruses.
Digital Government