Modernization
Stimulus has billions for IT
The House Appropriations Committee has approved an $825 billion stimulus package with at least $14 billion in projects for high-speed broadband networks, health information technology and scientific research.
Cybersecurity
DHS offers social media to boost preparedness
The Homeland Security Department will offer new media tools to encourage the public to prepare for emergencies.
People
Obama CTO may lack sufficient influence
Without policy-making and budget authority, the new chief technology officer position may not be as effective as hoped, former federal executives said.
Acquisition
GSA awards Alliant Small Business contract
Seventy-two small businesses get slots on the information technology contract.
Acquisition
Agencies must share details about noncompetitive contracts
Regulators require agencies to post online their reasons for awarding a contract with no competition.
Digital Government
House stimulus plan packed with $45 billion in technology spending
Funding for homeland security, health IT and broadband could turn around a flat year for government IT spending.
Digital Government
Reps rip VA over glitch in medical record system
Department IT chiefs say despite error, mistakes at health care facilities are down 86 percent.
Ideas
What One Doctor Thinks of EHRs
Electronic health records got a lot of attention on Thursday, with House Democrats putting $20 billion in their stimulus package to help pay for digitized medical records and Sen. Barbara Mikulski, D-Md., holding a hearing on the subject. During the hearing, Mikulski warned about a "techno-boondoggle" if a network of health records isn't managed properly. What could possibly go wrong? Ask your doctor next time you go in for a visit about electronic health records. I did, and I didn't hear what I expected.
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