Digital Government
Military plans to implement patient-controlled electronic health records
System could be in place by the end of the year.
Digital Government
Groups to warn panel about economic effect of seizing laptops
Customs’ practice of confiscating electronic devices and downloading data would have chilling effect on business travel, interest groups plan to testify.
People
DHS seeks way ahead for US-VISIT
The period for public comment on the Homeland Security Department’s plan to have airlines collect biometric information on foreign travelers has ended, but questions remain.
People
Letter: Who will fund the move to digital records?
A reader wants to know whether state and local governments will have to foot the bill to move to digital records.
People
Letter: Pay-for-performance projects leaves no one better off
A reader says, "The current [pay] system isn't broken, so leave it alone!"
People
Letter: Postal management treatment harsh on workers
A readers says the postal service uses "unethical and illegal pressure on longtime workers who have injuries" from the job's tasks.
People
EPA taking baby steps with Web 2.0
Environmental Protection Agency officials said that although Web applications offer new ways to work with environmental information, the agency must adopt new programs slowly to gauge their benefits.
Digital Government
Agencies push ahead on security efforts
The National Institute of Standards and Technology has released updated security settings for agencies.
People
Senate panel blocks DISA director nominee
Rear Adm. Elizabeth Hight will continue in her current position as DISA's vice director.
People
AHLTA takes hits in latest Web hall
In an open Web forum, defense health providers voiced frustration with the quality and features of DOD’s electronic medical record system.
Digital Government
Reader comment roundup: Hide your IT project?; Performance pay affects lives
Find out what the buzz is among our readers. Check out this week's roundup of readers' comments.
Modernization
Verizon nabs Postal Service Networx contract
Deal worth $16.4 million is another sign business is picking up on huge telecom agreement
Digital Government
Avue announces new identity theft protection for federal subscribers
Partnership with LifeLock will provide free protection for feds, discounts for families of employees.
Digital Government