Digital Government
Bills, drafts and Web access
As bills work their way from proposals to laws, they are posted for public perusal on the Library of Congress' Web site
People
FEMA map service inches forward
The agency's flood maps are available for purchase online, but they're still on paper
Acquisition
Savings drive reverse auctions
Onceskeptical procurement officers are sold on reverse auctions, FTS' Manny DeVera says
People
Privacy, funding issues here to stay
Experts at a Government Technology Conference discuss what will be on IT officials' minds this year
Acquisition
Procurement: From fast to cheap
Agencies should focus on getting the best deal by comparing multiple vendor bids, Army official urges
People
Powell: Leave E-Rate to politicians
FCC chairman supports E-Rate, but will leave it up to the politicians to decide how to run the program
Digital Government
Cisco switching focus for feds
Cisco Systems is focused on bringing complete solutions to its federal customers
People
Satellite services deal awarded
DOD's largest small-business program, a $2 billion deal for satellite services, ended in a three-way tie
Acquisition
GSA predicts strong online sales
Online mall, auction site thriving, says the FSS' chief information officer, who's headed to industry
People
Ryan supports space commander split
Recommendation calls for the Air Force to relinquish control of the position of unified space command chief
People
Presidential jet set may go on Web
Bill would require the president to post Air Force One passenger names on the Internet
People
New strike force has IT arsenal
The Air Force unveiled the Global Strike Task Force, which will rely heavily on IT
Digital Government
Bush to deliver blueprint Feb. 28
President's budget blueprint will give agencies a better idea of what their funding outlook will be
Digital Government
Fortify yourself for home improvement
FCW's Friday Financials column hammers home extensive advice on hiring contractors and arranging for household improvements
Digital Government
Bill would split management, budget
Rep. Stephen Horn proposes splitting the two functions within the Office of Management and Budget
People
Qwest wins big Arizona deal
The goal is to give every public school in the state access to broadband Internet connections
Digital Government
Legislation promotes e-commerce
Bill would require NIST to help manufacturers integrate ecommerce technology into their business
People
GovHost services going nationwide
Firm enables local governments to outsource online services to citizens
Digital Government
Security bridge nears opening
The Federal Bridge Certification Authority will enable security authentication systems to interact
Digital Government