People
White House promotions show homeland security focus
Marie O'Neill Sciarrone was named special assistant to the president for homeland security and senior director for cybersecurity and information-sharing policy. Robert Kadlec will work on biodefense and homeland security issues.
Digital Government
Letter: Online taxpayer accounts a good first step
With properly enacted bills, IRS can get almost all data -- deductions and credits -- that go into a taxpayer’s 1040 filing.
Acquisition
Letter: Sen. Clinton just wants to make good appearance
She's showing interest in a questionable award to an Alaska Native firm just to look like a "spend-conscious senator."
Acquisition
Petrillo: A memo to Waxman
Ideas for Rep. Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) on how to improve the procurement process
People
Editorial: A workforce window
The government has a real opportunity to marry the experience of age with the new thoughts, ideas and energy of a younger workforce.
People
DHS to seek help with Coast Guard communication system
The Nationwide Automatic Identification System will improve how ships correspond with one another and communicate with shore stations.
People
Driver's licenses could double as border-crossing cards
British Columbia wants to use the cards in lieu of a passport.
Digital Government
Mandate e-prescribing, committee advises HHS secretary
AHIC recommends that HHS seek authority from Congress to make e-prescribing a Medicare requirement.
People
Wagner: A society of immortals
Too often, it is easy to forget that workplaces are made up of people — and the golden rule still matters
Acquisition
Kelman: Smart negotiating
A new book presents research-based insights on how you can become a better negotiator
Acquisition
SSA awards contract for network equipment services
Prism Pointe Technologies will provide service for 46,000 pieces of hardware in more than 1,500 SSA offices nationwide.
People
Army hires LGS to help with network upgrades
The company will conduct the upgrades at military facilities in Germany.
People
VA taps EDS for personal identity verification cards
Under the $11.6 million contract, the company will assist VA in issuing cards in a format accepted throughout the federal government.
People
GTSI names president, COO
Scott Friedlander joined the company in 2001 after 19 years at Xerox.
Acquisition