Cybersecurity

VA gives thumbs down to thumb drives

High-profile agency is at the forefront of a trend to restrict the use of thumb drives.

People

Democrats gain the advantage on health IT issues

With Democrats now in charge on Capitol Hill, the rush for national health IT legislation is on.

People

Chertoff gives CIO the power of the purse

Scott Charbo will gain broad control of IT spending in DHS directorates.

People

Editorial: Doan’s task

Despite the controversy surrounding her, the GSA administrator’s main goal should be leaving the agency better than she found it.

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Why Independent Verification Is Important

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Fighting Crime Via Social Networking

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Digital Government

Klinger -- how did I miss that?

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Digital Government

Giving the DHS CIO the money power

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What You Might Have Missed

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People

GAO: Future Combat System remains a risk

Even if technology issues can be resolved to make the program a success, GAO cautions that projected costs continue to rise.

People

Lawmakers offer bill to fix Walter Reed, VA service gaps

A bipartisan group introduced legislation to improve wounded soldiers' access to health care and benefits.

Modernization

Energy awards $14M contract for IT support

REDE, a small 8(a) company, will also provide telecom support for DOE's Oak Ridge, Tenn., division.

People

Comptroller Walker: Fiscal woes threaten defense transformation

Retiring baby boomers, spiraling health care costs and dwindling personal savings rates forebode a looming fiscal disaster, the comptroller general said.

People

NGA releases 2007 priorities

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency wants to focus on intelligence community partnerships, advancing its mission and attracting employees.

People

House passes bill to restrict no-bid contracting

The legislation would change federal acquisition law to require agencies to limit the use of abuse-prone contracts, to increase transparency and accountability, and to protect the acquisition workforce.

Digital Government

Wiki and virtualize become words

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Study: H-1B Visas Depress IT Salaries

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Digging Deep on Doan

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Tip Thursday - Get Rid of Confirm Delete Box

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