Acquisition

USAID to look for IT support

Early next year, the agency will issue an RFP for end-to-end information and communications technology support for two of its components.

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Predict What's Going to Happen in 2008

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People

FERC seeks more info on security efforts at energy firms

A new order would require energy companies to provide more detailed data about cybersecurity vulnerabilities and mitigation efforts.

People

OMB beats deadline to unveil federal spending database

The administration will debut an online searchable database of contracts and grants data on Thursday.

People

OMB promotes Young to deputy administrator

Tim Young now will oversee enterprise architecture, capital planning and IT policy.

People

Conferees' report revamps NSPS; unions optimistic about Bush signature

Language in the 2008 Defense authorization legislation would restore collective-bargaining and other rights to workers covered by the National Security Personnel System.

People

GAO to USPS: Address database errors

The Postal Service should correct inaccurate and duplicate information in the Facilities Database, and add performance-management mechanisms.

People

States must designate fusion center to work with feds

The Homeland Security and Justice departments want a single center in each state to coordinate terrorism-related data.

People

Defense bill increases contractor oversight

The legislation improves accountability in contracting, prohibits use of lead systems integrators on new programs after Oct. 1, 2010, and strengthens whistleblower protections.

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Encryption Isn't Everything

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USAJOBS vs. Monster

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Digital Government

Sen. Byrd: 'It's time to govern, Mr. President.'

Facing a presidential veto on an omnibus spending bill, the senator wants the Bush administration to work with Congress to pass a fiscal 2008 budget.

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People

Web extra: Hot or not: A matter of authority

Agencies and lawmakers sought greater authority in key positions in their efforts to improve government performance in 2007

Digital Government

Web extra: Hot or not: Endpoint security gets a boost

IT execs tackle security and tech support in 2007, storage not so much