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
Bush names new VA secretary
Dr. James Peake, the Army’s former top physician and a decorated veteran, has to be approved by the Senate.
People
President names new VA secretary
Former Surgeon General James Peake's nomination goes to the Senate for approval.
Acquisition
Legislation: Give service-disabled business owners priority
The House passed a bill that would also help women business owners secure government contracts.
People
Campaign encourages students to consider federal service
The Partnership for Public Service has launched a nationwide effort to encourage college students to pursue careers in the government.
Digital Government
IG: GSA contractors get system access before background checks
Such security lapses have compromised confidential agency information, according to a new report.
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