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.
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