People
Editorial: Waxman at a crossroads
Waxman now faces an important decision: Does he want to have an impact, or is he comfortable sitting outside throwing stones?
Digital Government
Shopping for Uncle Sam
Rick Gunderson’s internship programs at the Transportation Security Administration are a promising means of filling federal acquisition positions with qualified employees
People
The competition question
Procurement changes recommended by Marcia Madsen’s panel seek to open the government market and increase competition
People
Bush to nominate new Air Force assistant secretary
John Gibson is deputy undersecretary of Defense for management reform.
Acquisition
GSA, Army sign enterprise license deals for IT asset management
Agencies buying asset management software could save more than 50 percent off GSA schedule prices.
Digital Government
Committee OKs bill to give NIST role in federal health IT
Rep. Gordon amends his bill to clarify that it will not compete with health IT programs under way at HHS.
People
FDA plans standards, automation for drug submissions
As part of a five-year IT plan, the agency aims to create a modernized infrastructure to better support electronic processes.
People
Software troubles delay SBInet progress
Border guards have not started using the network although lawmakers had expected it to be operational four months ago.
People
Agencies standardize ways to deal with terrorist watch list concerns
By signing a memo of understanding the agencies agree to appoint a senior official to address concerns from individuals on the list.
Acquisition
Industry to evaluate GSA's grasp on info protection services
The agency wants to put individual services, such as credit monitoring and independent risk analysis, into one contract.
Acquisition
Bush: Provisions in small-biz bill 'constitutionally suspect'
The legislation would allow agencies to confine competition for some contracts to women business owners in male-dominated industries, and it would raise the net worth business owners can have and still be eligible for the 8(a) program.
People
Rep. Thompson presses DHS for information on cyber initiative
Department officials say they are in constant contact with the House Homeland Security Committee, which Thompson heads, about cybersecurity issues.
People