Digital Government
Also in the News: Hackers target Palin's e-mail account
Hackers broke into the Yahoo e-mail account Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin uses to conduct some official state business, The Associated Press reports.
Modernization
Panel bemoans transportation worker ID program delays
"DHS has a history of mismanaging large programs," House Homeland Security Committee chairman says; department pushes back program's effective date from Sept. 25 to April 15.
Digital Government
Reports cite progress, obstacles in IRS modernization efforts
IG: Agency's oversight of major IT project inadequate, and delivery of the 2008 stimulus checks taxed system.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers worry stopgap funding would hinder security programs
Homeland Security official calls continuing resolutions "extremely distracting" for any agency, says level funding would stunt the department's growth.
Modernization
Industry officials give tips on transition to next-generation Internet
Most agencies have the equipment they need; using it regularly is the hard part.
People
Improvements said needed on TWIC enrollment
The Transportation Safety Administration and its contractor need to improve efforts to get workers to sign up for a required biometric identification program, a House subcommittee was told today.
People
Acquisition workforce called underdeveloped
DHS' acquisition workforce doesn't have enough employees, House member says.
Digital Government
DHS will test multiband radios
The Homeland Security Department will hold tests of the newly engineered radios to improve emergency communications, officials said.
People
More letters regarding Palin e-mail messages
Readers offer their views of Gov. Palin's use of private e-mail account.
People
Army leader wants faster technology delivery
The shift in focus to Afghanistan creates new requirements for getting technology to soldiers, general says.
People
Senate panel rejects weakening FISMA bill
A Senate committee is expected to vote this week on legislation that would raise the bar for agencies' compliance on information security, and today it refused to weaken the bill.
People
The Lesley Field guide
Find out the specifics about Lesley Field, deputy administrator for federal procurement policy.
Digital Government
Unlocking the national cybersecurity initiative
The Bush administration slowly reveals its cybersecurity initiative — and its impact on federal IT.
People
DOD tests contractors’ ID cards
The pilot program’s future could hinge on the question of who conducts background checks.
People