Digital Government
Letter: Cut Waxman some slack
The California congressman has done a lot to shed light on government problems.
People
Letter: Many agencies rely too much on contractors
When all of the middle grades are being contracted out, where are the people coming from to take the decision-making positions?
Modernization
Science 2.0 evolves
Online work space and collaboration tools change how scientists work together
Acquisition
Aronie: The danger of discounts
Contractors should think before discounting their schedule prices on blanket purchase agreements
Acquisition
FCW Forum: Too many contractors?
Over-reliance on contractors threatens to erode institutional knowledge, readers say.
People
TWIC enrollment begins, but biometrics lag behind
House lawmakers question whether splitting the program into phases will cause more delays.
Digital Government
Stephenson: Transparent government
Releasing data can empower citizens, as the Chicago Crime mashup has shown
Digital Government
Editorial: Seeking the difference-makers
We are now accepting nominations for the 2008 Federal 100 awards.
People
Customers give Florida purchasing system high marks
MyFloridaMarketPlace scored an overall customer satisfaction rating of 91 percent, and it has saved the state $71 million.
People
Public printer names chief of staff
Maria Lefevre has been promoted from deputy chief of staff.
People
Court grants injunction on HSPD-12 background checks for NASA plaintiffs
An appeals court has stopped 28 NASA scientists from having to submit to full background checks.
People
Letter: Overburdening program managers puts security at risk
Information security is a full-time job, not another responsibility for overloaded program managers to assume, writes one reader.
People
USGS hires Grant Thornton to advance Geospatial LOB
The company will provide program management support under a two-year contract.
Acquisition
Letter: Don't make gender a contracting issue
Giving women business owners special breaks is reverse discrimination, a reader says.
People