Modernization
Boards urge immediate deployment of advanced satellites
Defense science and intelligence boards warn that continued delay in awarding $16 billion contract keeps badly needed surveillance images and data from warfighters and the Navy.
Cybersecurity
Chertoff calls for less secrecy in cybersecurity
The Obama administration should make public engagement over privacy protection a core component of its cyber plan, he says.
Ideas
Alliant Small Biz Awards Coming
GSA just sent out a release saying they will announce the selection of vendors for the Alliant Small Business contract on Thursday. The release also included some basic questions and answers about Alliant Small Business, such as when task orders will be placed
Digital Government
Letter: What does FISMA scorecard actually assess?
A reader questions the reason for having the Federal Information Security Management Act scorecard if doesn't assess what its supposed to.
Digital Government
Letter: Conflict of interest for Wisnosky?
A reader writes to say Dennis Wisnosky's consulting firm might be a conflict of interest for his role as chief architect and chief technical officer for the Defense Department's Business Mission Area.
Cybersecurity
Letter: Dissolve DHS
A reader writes to say the Department of Homeland Security should be dissolved over abuses.
Digital Government
DLA extends deadline for modernization proposals
New tools must encompass all classes of supplies to modernize DOD's distribution system, officials say.
Digital Government
Schlosser leaves HUD for IT job at EPA
Lisa Schlosser has been chief information officer at the Housing and Urban Development Department since 2005.
People
Letter: Obama's accessibility refreshing
A reader writes to express approval for President-elect Barack Obama's radio address posted to YouTube.
Digital Government
GAO Financial reports arent reliable
Individual agencies have improved their financial accounting, but they still need to improve financial systems and internal controls, auditors say.
People
FedTracker: Obama picks Chicago neighbor to head Education
President-elect Barack Obama has picked Arne Duncan, superintendent of Chicago's public school system, to be Secretary of Education and to spearhead the new administration’s attempts at education reform.
Cybersecurity
New site will monitor private aircraft operators
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has a new Web site that will collect advance information on passengers on private planes who intend to enter the United States.
Digital Government