Digital Government

Court moves to preserve White House e-mail messages

A federal court today ordered the Bush administration to take more steps to preserve millions of e-mail messages that were sent during critical times for the administration.

Modernization

GSA, YouTube discuss posting government videos

The negotiations focus on the terms of service that will govern posting government videos on YouTube.

Digital Government

Thompson: Disease reporting systems inadequate

The chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee says the government's disease-reporting systems are unprepared for pandemic flu.

Cybersecurity

DHS nominee stresses cybersecurity, border technology

Janet Napolitano, the nominee to be Homeland Security secretary, stressed cybersecurity and border security technology today during her confirmation hearing.

Cybersecurity

DHS travel program rushed

The Homeland Security Department is jeopardizing security by rushing its new Electronic System for Travel Authorization program, Lieberman says.

Cybersecurity

Audit: IRS ignored risks in deploying online filing system

Vulnerabilities were carried over across different stages of development, IG reports.

Digital Government

Congress gives electronic health records big boost

House stimulus package includes $20 billion for medical records, while health professionals tout benefits and savings at Senate hearing.

Digital Government

Procurement officials predict increase in contractor accountability

New administration also is likely to promote more competition for task orders and better training for acquisition workers, panelists say.

Modernization

IRS expands electronic tax-filing program

Taxpayers with incomes that exceed $56,000 get access to a version of the IRS’ Free File program.

Digital Government

Students seek government work

Some young people are highly motivated to join the federal government, but they may need to lower their salary expectations if they do so, a report said.