People
Agencies told to use telework
A telework champion in Congress recommends appointing a telework czar and demands agencies make telecommuting a priority.
Modernization
Republican Palm push
Senate Republicans, led by Rick Santorum, are using handheld computers to stay informed and in
People
Report: Flexibility key to staffing woes
Early results from a NAPA report show organizations have changed recruitment and retention strategies to cope with a tight IT labor market.
People
Keep the rule of three
The rule of three requires managers to select new hires from among the top three available candidates.
People
Top job in OFPP filled
President Bush announced last week he would nominate Angela Styles to lead the White House's efforts on acquisition policy.
Digital Government
EPA opens window to agency, state data
The EPA is developing a new mapping tool, called Window to My Environment
Digital Government
An IT strike force
CSC consulting group responds to agencies' strategic-planning needs
Digital Government
Lighthouse helps USDA navigate databases
Lighthouse guides users through geographic data, proves Microsoft .Net's effectiveness
Digital Government
IRS panel makes a pitch
the IRS could run out of money for its modernization efforts by the end of this fiscal year.
Digital Government
County promotes online petition
Florida officials are using a county Web site to solicit signatures against a mining project
Digital Government
Micron selling government division
Officials with Micron Government Computer Systems say the sale will help them be 'more competitive.'
Modernization
Pentagon bans wireless from sensitive areas
Workers with wireless devices are being asked to tape over infrared ports and to dismantle antennas
Digital Government
SSA: Bill would give cons gains
For a decade, the SSA has pursued jailed SSA benefit recipients to ensure they do not receive benefit checks while in prison keeping hundreds of millions of dollars from prisoners.
People
Bush wants fast start on e-gov
President doubles request for first year of egov fund to move swiftly on privacy and security matters
Modernization
Qwest appeals contract dispute
The company has asked the General Accounting Office to look into recent lastminute contracts with Sprint and AT?#038; Amp;T.
People
Army delivers 3-D training to soldiers
Computerbased training simulators enable soldiers to become familiar with virtually any type of battlefield condition.
Digital Government
Fighting the threat within
A geographic information system is a tool that combines data with a visual display.
Digital Government