People

House cuts funds from war supplemental bill

The House Appropriations Committee cut funding for defense communications and information systems programs it deemed unrelated to the war on terrorism.

Cybersecurity

DHS lags in cybersecurity, GAO says

The department still has not implemented 25 recommendations that are needed to fulfill its cyber responsibilities, according to a new report.

People

Digital rights management pioneer joins GigaTrust

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Keep Americans employed

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People

GAO: DHS still behind on US-VISIT program

Fundamental questions persist about the program’s direction, how it fits into the larger context of other homeland security programs, and what the ultimate return on investment will be.

People

Survey: Customers less satisfied with agency Web sites

Heightened customer expectations based on rapid private-sector Web site improvements and popular formats that do not apply to government agencies are to blame.

People

LOB providers let agencies save money, focus mission, experts say

Experts at FOSE tout the benefits of using a Human Resources Line of Business provider.

People

States need $1B to implement Real ID, governors say

DHS estimates that the cost to states of complying with the Real ID Act of 2005 will exceed $14 billion over 10 years, according to a letter from state leaders.

Acquisition

GSA markets Veterans Technology Services at FOSE

The agency hopes to drive business to the contract's prime contractors.

Digital Government

Equal pay falls short

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People

House boosts health budgets for DOD, VA

The House Appropriations Committee set aside funding to expedite soldiers' disabilities claims.

Ideas

Fortran Developer Dead at 82

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That Office Chair Can Kill

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Call Centers' Satisfaction Plummets

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Don't Bother Me with Work

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Expanding Open Government

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Digital Government

FOSE: Day one-half -- the Azimuth Awards

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Digital Government

FOSE: Day 1 -- the Bag Wars

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Twenty Bucks for a New You

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Digital Government

EU's alternative to GPS runs into trouble

With development delays threatening to drive up costs, Europe may find an alternative approach to its current Galileo contract.