Cybersecurity
Tom Davis says he doesn't want cyber-coordinator job
Tom Davis, the former congressman from Virginia who has been reported to be a top contender to be Obama's cybersecurity coordinator, says he isn't currently seeking the job. But, he also said "you never say never."
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity, info sharing: House approves 2010 funding boost
The House recently approved a fiscal 2010 budget plan for the Justice Department that would increase funding compared to 2009 levels for some key information technology programs.
Cybersecurity
New bill seeks to replace Real ID with PASS ID
Legislation that proponents say could revitalize the moribund Real ID program would do so by removing expensive and controversial information technology requirements from current law. However, critics said the new bill would not really solve the problems they see with the program.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers differ on DHS data center funding
House and Senate bills to fund the Homeland Security Department in fiscal 2010 are at odds over how much money to give DHS for its data center consolidation program.
Cybersecurity
DHS centralizes cybersecurity programs
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said DHS' many cybersecurity functions have been centralized under Philip Reitinger.
Modernization
Bill would fund DHS data center consolidation
A Senate Appropriations Committee subcommittee today approved a bill that would give DHS "significant" money to continue its data center consolidation program.
Acquisition
Could online comments become part of procurement?
The online dialogue to improve Recovery.gov offered similar benefits to an RFI process but delivered more value than traditional RFIs, a new report says.
Cybersecurity
Senate bill would loosen IT requirements under Real ID
Senators introduced a bill today that would loosen some information technology requirements under the REAL ID law.
Modernization
GSA nominee acknowledges serious challenges
President Barack Obama’s nominee to lead the government’s procurement agency understands that her road will be hard one.
People
Customers creep away from GSA
During Martha Johnson’s nomination hearing to be administrator of the General Services Administration, Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) struck at the core of a major issue for the procurement agency: departed customers.
Cybersecurity
DHS data center problems addressed in funding bill
The House Appropriations Committee today approved a DHS funding bill that provides very little money for the department's data center consolidation.
Modernization
NARA names FOIA overseer
The National Archives and Records Administration has appointed Miriam Nisbet as the first director of the Office of Government Information Services.
Acquisition
Kennedy debuts health care reform bill
Sen. Edward Kennedy's long-awaited health care reform legislation includes some IT provisions, including establishing standards for electronic enrollment in federal and state health systems.
Cybersecurity
Experts urge federal efforts on cybersecurity
Experts from industry and academia today urged more federal involvement in cybersecurity research, development and education.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity, E-Verify are big winners in DHS budget
A House subcommittee has approved a $42.6 billion spending bill for the Homeland Security Department that increases the amount allocated to cybersecurity efforts.
People
House passes bills on technology, science
The House has approved bills designed to strengthen federal agencies' cooperation on international science and technology research and on domestic science education.
Modernization
Two biometric systems being tested
The Homeland Security Department has started testing two ways in which government officials, not airlines, could collect biometrics from non-U.S. air travelers as they leave the country.
Cybersecurity
Cyber leader powers still unknown
President Barack Obama received widespread praise for his recent decision to create a cybersecurity coordinator, but some observers say it remains to be seen whether the position has enough authority.
People
Get a Life!: Marley and life
Unlike Marley the dog's family, federal workers may gain more work life balance with legislation on parental leave and telework, writes blogger Judy Welles.
Cybersecurity