People

Letter: Writer's government work a horrible experience

A reader shares his experience working in the government sector for 20 months.

Acquisition

Letter: Schedule has been available since 2003

A reader clarifies that a contract for green support services has existed since 2003 but was recently recategorized.

People

Letter: Campaigns differ on CIOs

A reader writes that the two presidential campaigns differ on whether a CIO position should be politically appointed.

Digital Government

DOT launches hazmat info-sharing site

The Transportation Department has started an Internet-based fusion center to share information about hazardous materials transportation.

Digital Government

Tech makes this the year of the youth vote

Facebook, Twitter and text messages hooked many young voters on politics.

Digital Government

Tech firms back two Senate Commerce Republicans

Lawmakers have pro-business records and voted for massive telecommunications deregulation bill.

Digital Government

Tech, entertainment industry leaders angle for strong relationship with Democrats

Computer and Communications Industry Association president stumps for Obama; Motion Picture Association of America chairman donates to DCCC.

Digital Government

Agencies end fiscal 2008 with higher management marks

Scores improve in making services more efficient and measuring program performance.

Digital Government

The Search Is On

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Ideas

Leave That Jewelry Home When Voting

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Ideas

When E-mail Responses Go Bad

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People

Contractors prep interoperable identity management systems

Defense contractors are preparing to deploy more secure identity management systems that are interoperable — or at least compatible — with one another and other systems that federal agencies use

People

Agencies miss HSPD-12 target

OMB says agencies have issued fewer than one-third of the secure ID cards required under Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12

People

DOD deepens Web 2.0 pool

Officials say Web 2.0 tools will be critical to improving communication and collaboration among employees and warfighters

People

Buzz of the Week: Vote early, vote often

This week’s election could be the last — at least for the near future — in which electronic voting systems play a major role

People

Campaign surrogates face off at leadership conference

Obama, McCain representatives debate IT policy

People

DHS to consolidate Systems of Records Notices

The Homeland Security Department has been reviewing its System of Records Notices to ensure they are current and accurate.

Digital Government

Spending rises for intelligence and intell IT

Information technology in the intelligence community is a fast-growth category that is increasing in volume at a faster rate than IT spending in government as a whole, an analyst says.

People

ODNI establishes security center for embassies

he center will be involved in securing U.S. embassies from physical and cyber intrusions.

Acquisition

Letter: More COTRs needed

A reader writes that both fixed price and cost-plus contracts could benefit from contracting officer representatives.