Digital Government

Philadelphia-based consultant buys McConnell International

Clinton Rubin purchases federal consulting firm founded by former OMB tech chief in a move to enter stable federal market.

Digital Government

Lockheed hires former DISA director

Retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Charles Croom will work in the company's information systems and global services practice.

Digital Government

DISA officials defend data security measures

CIO responds to IG report by saying the agency has "better security than any place in the world."

Digital Government

Preparing for the Transition: Do's and Don'ts

A former government executive lists what career professionals should -- and shouldn't -- do when a new administration comes to Washington.

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Credit crisis is warning for improved financial disclosure

Securities agency plans modernization to make public company financial data easily available to public.

People

DARPA seeks technology for seeing inside buildings

Project aims to develop several technologies, not a single comprehensive solution.

People

DHS not prepared for cyberattacks, House committee chair says

Under Homeland Security Presidential Directive 8, the department is to establish a response framework based on scenarios, including natural disasters, chem-bio attacks and cyberattacks.

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New CIO for DHS' National Protection and Programs

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Bush to name ODNI acting CIO

President Bush plans to designate Patrick Gorman as acting chief information officer at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.

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DHS CHCO to be appointed by department, not president

A new law will give the DHS secretary the authority to appoint the department's top human resources officer.

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Mistakes cost GSA time, money, auditor says

GSA's problems with how it handled the Alliant, Alliant SB contracts forced a do-over.

People

Visitor driver's license applicants must show U.S. approval

Under a new rule the Texas Department of Public Safety will issue a new type of driver’s license to foreign visitors.

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The Lectern: Taxes are the price I pay for civilization

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Digital Government

Navy plans to ask for NGEN proposals by spring

The service prepares to hold two industry days to discuss the network that will connect users on shore and at sea.

People

GAO criticizes HSIN Next Gen management

GAO says DHS needs to address management deficiencies in its next-generation platform for sharing homeland security information with state and local authorities.

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Federal Jobs -- Lookin' Mighty Attractive Now

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Digital Government

Also in the News: Most agencies miss telecom deadline

Only 15 percent of agencies using GSA's Networx contracts had chosen a telecommunications carrier by the Sept. 30 deadline, Federal Times reports.

Acquisition

GSA sees agencies buying more via online shops

As agencies go to the Web, officials aim to use that information for price-checks.

Modernization

FEMA deploys e-signature solution for disaster victims

Computer application is designed to quicken the pace of processing release forms for disaster relief funding and loans.