Digital Government
Employer verification bills expose House's deep divisions
The first of several House hearings to consider changes in immigration laws drew a crowd today, a strong sign that passion over the issue remains even though Democratic leaders have not committed to bringing any specific legislation to the floor for a vote.
Digital Government
FBI raids office of special counsel Bloch
The FBI raid of the Washington office of Special Counsel Scott Bloch concerns an inquiry into whether Bloch obstructed justice by having his computer files erased.
People
DHS cybersecurity strategy draws fire
DHS' cybersecurity initiative might be relying too much on contractors and might not be providing enough information to the public, according to two key senators.
People
Letter: Doan failed 'early and often'
A reader writes that Congress' oversight of the General Services Administration was weak.
People
Letter: Tech advisory councils are a good idea
A reader says grant-making agencies in particular would benefit from outside input on the latest technology innovations.
People
Report: Acquisition workforce increases
The Federal Acquisition Institute's annual report shows a 7 percent rise in contracting specialists across the government since 2001.
People
DHS delays TWIC deadline
The department has moved back the compliance date by seven months as demand increases for the maritime workers’ secure credential.
People
Doan's undoing
In the end, ethics allegations didn't force her exit, but the hassles she caused did.
People
Rx for security clearance delays
A joint reform team’s proposal calls for an automated investigative process.
Modernization
Post-Doan GSA to focus on customers
Critics: She ‘broke a lot of china,’ but gave little thought to what happens next.
Digital Government
Bill Requiring Use Of E-Verify Advances in Rhode Island
In a bid to clamp down on undocumented employees, the Rhode Island House last week easily approved legislation that would require employers to use a program that verifies the legal citizenship status of all new hires over the Internet.
Cybersecurity
Panel calls for more information on cybersecurity budget request
Senators complain that industry may be less likely to do business with government given the uncertainty about future technical requirements.
Cybersecurity
Defense, intelligence could take major role in cyber defense
Budget supplemental indicates DHS could have lesser role in research initiative, which Bush proposal could detail this week.
Acquisition
DISA awards 14 large biz Encore II contracts
Encore II contractors will provide network-centric related services in such areas as command and control, intelligence and mission support.
People
Law hinders competitive sourcing, officials say
A report on competitive sourcing ahows a decline in competitions between the public and private sectors that officials attributed to legislative restrictions.
People
Court reverses error on injunction review
A federal appeals court might still review an injunction that shielded employees at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) from the background investigations required under HSPD-12.
People