Digital Government
Lawmakers: Federal laws often preempt state ones
They also say they don't get a chance to comment on such regulations.
Digital Government
UPDATED: Doan nominated as GSA administrator
The Bush administration confirmed that it will nominate Lurita Alexis Doan, a Virginia businesswoman, as the administrator of the General Services Administration.
Digital Government
San Francisco selects Google/EarthLink for wireless network
The companies jointly submitted a proposal to deploy an affordable broadband network across the city.
Acquisition
Small-business group fears GSA regs changes
Proposed streamlining of acquisition rules could make it easier for large companies to take contracts intended for small firms, group warns.
People
Senate committee wants Supreme Court on TV
One bill would require televising Supreme Court, while another would allow cameras into federal court procedings at all levels.
People
Louisiana governor creates interoperability committee
It will oversee establishment of a statewide reliable communications system for emergency response.
Modernization
NGA: States make interoperability a top priority
Coordination of state and local efforts, protection of critical infrastructure and creation of intelligence "fusion centers" are also on the list.
Modernization
OMB's Clay Johnson predicts e-government's future
By the time the Bush administration leaves office in 2008, all 25 original E-Government initiatives should be fully implemented.
People
Institute recognizes IT innovation
The nonprofit Public Technology Institute will honor nine cities and counties for information technology innovation later this month.
Modernization
Lockheed Martin wins DMS extension
The 10-year-old Pentagon message system project will continue under a new $750 million agreement.
People
Federal manager groups unite
The Government Managers Coalition will work together on civil service issues, its representatives announced this week.
Modernization
Verizon adds secure IM
Based on Microsoft technology, the hosted offering brings security and efficiency to instant messaging.
Cybersecurity
GAO: SEC's info security not up to snuff
A report states that officials have addressed only eight of 51 weaknesses a previous report documented.
People
'Where's My Refund?' Users flock to find out
The IRS reports record visits to that area of its Web site.
Cybersecurity
TSA privacy policy hit
Agency has exempted airport screening system from privacy safeguards and laws, critics charge.
People
Apogen buys services firm
Ocean Systems Engineering Corp. brings a range of government customers into Apogen's realm.
People