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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.
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.
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
Modernization
GSA seeks help with IPv6 training
The agency wants to hear from companies that already have GSA contracts suitable for providing training, according to a new RFI.
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