People
Pointers: Recommended Reading
Beloit College lists the technologies that this year's college freshman class assumes have been around forever, and Time discusses social networking -- for dogs.
People
Gourley: The key to IT compliance
Automation can help agencies comply with the growing number of IT rules and regulations.
People
Kelman: Some good workforce news
Procurement training programs still emphasize making impact, rather than avoiding malfeasance.
Acquisition
Editorial: A cure for set-aside ills
To avoid overreliance on big systems integrators, the challenge is recognizing the opportunities where small businesses bring a lot to the table.
Modernization
5 tech tools with lasting appeal
An election year and a stagnant economy aren’t slowing government’s appetite for new tech.
People
TSA official defends TWIC deployment
An official of the Transportation Security Administration takes issue with a recent report that highlighted problems with the high-tech ID card program, saying the rollout of TWIC is going well.
Digital Government
What's Brewin: YouTube, MySpace and PTSD
Defense plans to rely on social media to destigmatize mental health for troops.
Modernization
Bush administration vows Gustav response will be different
Preparing before the hurricane hits marks a major divergence from Katrina plans, agency officials say.
Digital Government
OMB will require agencies to use Networx
Memo states they must justify by analysis any decision to not switch over to the new telecommunications contract.
Digital Government
Tech consultant says get serious about games
Virtual tools aren't just for entertainment anymore as agencies, businesses adopt them for training.
Acquisition
Army seeks information on protecting data
The service issues a request for information about data protection that will be included in future acquisitions.
Acquisition
GSA to unify acquisition systems
A request for proposals set for October will spell out the agency's requirements.
People
More than 380,000 passport cards issued
Agencies have started distributing wallet-sized identification cards designed primarily for people living close to the land borders of the United States and for passengers on cruise ships.
People
Letter: Some feds deserve commendation, not scorn
A reader points out that many federal employees regularly work long hours so their agencies can achieve their missions.
People
Letter: People who live in glass houses...
A reader notes how many times Sen. Coburn has been AWOL from the Senate when votes were recorded.
People
Letter: Private sector has higher AWOL rate
A reader shares data from a private-sector survey that found a higher rate of unscheduled absences among employees than Coburn did for feds.
People
Letter: Deal with AWOL feds and praise the rest
A reader salutes the hard-working feds who keep the government running.
People