Digital Government
Lawmakers hold first hearing in Second Life
House subcommittee holds hearing to explore potential uses for the online virtual world.
Acquisition
GSA re-examines Alliant Small Business awards
The agency asks 62 small businesses on the governmentwide acquisition contract to extend their offers until Oct. 28.
People
GAO: DHS' biometrics strategy lacking
Unique Identity is not complete without a strategy for verifying the exit of individuals from the United States, a new report states.
People
Maine licenses and IDs still not good enough for DHS
Maine, the only state that has not been granted an extension for implementing the controversial Real ID regulations, has until 5 pm on April 2 to commit to making changes.
People
Sun founder extols open source for government
Scott McNealy told government officials at FOSE that open-source software is their best path into the future.
Acquisition
EPA suspends IBM from new governmentwide work
The company is surprised by the move, and an investigation is under way.
People
IAC gives awards to five projects for improvement
Agencies demonstrated improvements in organizational performance
Modernization
Defense radio program not fully tested, GAO reports
NSA security certification and key networking functions have yet to be demonstrated on new generation of Army radios.
Digital Government
Defense to focus more on content, less on the network
"Content-centric" model will allow the department and civilian agencies to pool information in a more secure way to make better decisions.
Modernization
Some Defense program costs up as much as 323 percent, report finds
Major weapons programs overruns include C-130 modernization, polar-orbiting project and Future Combat Systems.
Digital Government
GAO: Deadline for exit tracking system meaningless
A federal tracking system for foreign visitors who exit the country by air is not ready for prime time, despite a looming deadline, the GAO said.
People
Chertoff grants S.C. Real ID extension
South Carolina's governor said he did not plan to seek an extension because the state legislature opposed the ID card program.
People
DOD lifts restrictions on Interior's acquisition services
The department has made improvements, said Shay Assad, director of Defense procurement, acquisition policy and strategic sourcing.
People