Digital Government
And the 2007 Rising Stars are...
The winners were selected because of the work they did and the potential they show for the future.
Digital Government
Leavitt calls on Medicare, Medicaid to require e-prescribing
The HHS secretary uses his personal blog to urge large health care providers, including the government, to make electronic prescription services mandatory.
People
E-Gov Act reauthorization begins
Although the law expires next month, lawmakers have only recently begun working on its reauthorization
People
Navy offers high-level EA view
Officials say a federated approach can help officials make better IT decisions
People
White House homeland security adviser to leave
Frances Townsend has resigned after three and a half years in the job.
Digital Government
Davis continues to push Waxman to act on data breach bill
In his second letter since July, Rep. Tom Davis asks for the Oversight and Government Reform Committee to move the Federal Agency Data Breach Protection Act next month.
Modernization
DHS extends OneNet bids for third time
Some industry officials say DHS' decision to name specific products in the solicitation is unfair and one reason for the delay.
People
State Department proposes new contractor ID rule
It would add language to its acquisition regulations to require contractors to use interoperable, smart identification cards to gain access to State buildings and systems as required by HSPD-12.
People
White House homeland security adviser Townsend to leave
She may be the last to hold the position because having a specific adviser to the president on homeland security has evolved and is no longer needed, the Heritage Foundation's James Carafano said.
People
Lawmakers hit DHS on cyber plans
Langevin questions viability of a voluntary approach to critical infrastructure security
People
Procurement chief chides IGs
Paul Denett speaks out against auditors who he says may be overstepping their bounds
Modernization
Networx billing systems tested
Testing regimen for ordering/billing systems clears the way for agencies to place orders
Modernization
OPM suspends telework for some of its workers
It was temporarily stopped Oct. 29 during a transition to the agency's modernized retirement system, which will go live in February 2008.
People
Brubaker's new focus is research
DOT's funding decisions will help shape the future civilian transportation infrastructure
Acquisition