Digital Government
States move to implement electronic health care records
National Conference of State Legislatures
Digital Government
OMB enhances investment tracking tool, but criticisms linger
Web site allows the public to monitor technology initiatives, but doesn't provide details on why some projects end up on watch lists.
Digital Government
DHS plans for tracking foreigners leaving the U.S. remain sketchy
Incomplete cost estimates and security concerns plague US VISIT exit system, GAO reports.
Digital Government
Experts debate future of Obama's Web communications
Federal regulations likely to slow the process of sharing information with the general public.
Digital Government
Obama pledges to pursue health IT, despite economic woes
President-elect and his pick to head HHS say electronic health records are part of a plan to cut costs as a way to ease financial burdens on companies.
Cybersecurity
Board: DHS system doesn't guarantee privacy
The department’s privacy policy for its intrusion-detection system does not safeguard the privacy of the information collected, advisory panel says.
Acquisition
Experts: Value beats price to avoid fake IT
At a recent meeting, procurement experts agreed that contracting officers should look beyond price when awarding contracts.
Cybersecurity
UAV missions boost tech presence on border
Officials plan to link aerial imagery into a larger network of sensors and other technologies on the Canadian border.
People
Army creates virtual recruiting center
Service seeks recruits through cyberspace skydiving and piloting.
People
Letter: Oversight should be applied to Congress
A reader writes that oversight should be applied to Congress in addition to contractors, who need more support from technical representatives.
Modernization
Op-ed: NARA framework distorts records management
GSA has abdicated its records-management responsibilities, leaving NARA to set policies and issue rules, columnist Timothy Sprehe writes.
People
Also in the News: Amendment likely to kill e-gov reauthorization
Privacy amendment and threatened holds have probably killed the bill, sources say.
Cybersecurity