People
House seeks speedy delivery of defense IT
The House version of the 2008 Defense Authorization bill includes $10 million for a pilot program that accelerates the process for reviewing and buying commercial technology.
Cybersecurity
OPM cuts clearance processing time; DOD partner begs for funds
The Defense Security Service is short $25 million for the remainder of the fiscal year even as OMB's Clay Johnson says clearance processing time has been cut in most cases.
People
Union urges Senate action after court upholds NSPS
The American Federation of Government Employees wants parts of DOD's National Security Personnel System nullified after an appeals court overturned a lower court ruling that struck down portions of the NSPS.
People
Groups push Senate for more open government
One hundred groups say passing the OPEN Government Act would boost the public's confidence in government.
Modernization