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.

Digital Government

Overwhelmed by (PR) e-mail

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IG Issues Attaboy to IRS

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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.

People

Former NSA official joins Capitol College

W. Victor Maconachy has been appointed vice president and chief academic officer.

Digital Government

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