People
FOIA reform bill now in Bush's hands
Congress unanimously approved legislation that would increase compliance requirements and establish a governmentwide ombudsman to handle problems.
Digital Government
Rep. Clay introduces another data security bill
The legislation addresses many of OMB's data protection requirements while also trying to improve peer-to-peer network security and agency use of data brokers.
People
Congress weaves IT oversight into 2008 spending bill
The bill would require the Justice Department to report to lawmakers on Sentinel, the State Department to make its Web site more accessible and NOAA to adhere to new contracting protocols.
People
IRS prepares for processing overhaul
With Bush expected to sign a new tax patch into law, the agency faces up to 10 weeks of reprogramming and testing systems.
People
Congress passes spending bill
It includes $70 billion for troops in Iraq and Afghanistan and would require OMB and other agencies to justify why they intend to participate in e-government initiatives.
People
GSA picks its telework chief
The agency looks to William Kelly, its director of HR Services, for help in meeting its goal of having 50 percent of its workers telecommuting by 2010.
People
Census nominee supports Internet questionnaires
Stephen Murdock, Bush's nominee to head the bureau, said the agency must look into Web-based surveys while keeping privacy protection in mind.
Acquisition
DOT seeks applications to reduce accidents, gridlock
The department’s Research and Innovative Technology Administration is looking for partners for SafeTrip-21, which provides drivers with real-time safety warnings.
People
Suda to head DOT's Volpe Center
Robert Suda will be the innovation center's acting director, effective Jan. 14.
People
Senate adds Iraq war funding to spending bill
The amendment is crucial to getting the omnibus bill passed before the continuing resolution expires Dec. 21.
People
Fire breaks out in Old Executive Office Building
People were evacuated because of the blaze, which started on the second floor of the building near the vice president's ceremonial office.
Digital Government
Letter: Fewer Internet links mean more risks
Limiting connections will make it easier for hackers or malicious code to disrupt connectivity for a much larger segment of the network, writes one reader. Read the complete letter and post a comment to let us know what you think.
People
Letter: How much is pay a factor in outsourcing high-level workers?
Most of the federal jobs that end up competed out via A-76 are technical, administrative and support jobs, not high-end professional positions.
People
Bureaucracy hurts homeland security, Bush aide says
Joel Bagnal, deputy assistant to the president for homeland security, is calling for a consolidation of the congressional review process for homeland security initiatives.
People