Modernization
FCC, USDA work on rural broadband
Staff from the FCC's Wireless Telecommunications Bureau will work with loan-grant officers and regional field representatives to help communities deploy wireless broadband.
Digital Government
A mighty mismatch?
Conference committee faces difficult reconciliation process on intell bills
Cybersecurity
DOJ writes to share
Justice officials now propose having reports written with sharing in mind, rather than concealment.
People
Feds see need for info-sharing assertion
DHS must give state and local officials more direction about information sharing, Steve Cooper says.
Digital Government
Newstrom boards IMC
Virginia's former secretary of technology took a seat on the board of software developer IMC Inc.
Modernization
House urges format for drug info
The House passed a bill that requires HHS to administer an electronic format for drug data and funds state databases for controlled substances.
Modernization
West Virginia to start grid
State officials say West Virginia's Global Grid Exchange will be the largest public computing grid in the world.
Modernization
FCC promotes power line broadband
Commissioners issued rules so broadband over power lines doesn't interfere with radio.
Modernization
HHS doles out tech grants
Department officials announced nearly $140 million in grants to promote use of IT, develop networks and push collaboration.
Cybersecurity
Intelligence officials prepare for new data-sharing policies
Intelligence officials say if they can conceal how data is collected, they can share it with almost anyone in intelligence and DOD.
Modernization
Emergency preparedness deadlines loom
Officials push for progress on managing national incidents
People
Cops get info-sharing portal for debate
Microsoft's SharePoint software powers the customized portal for agencies guarding the presidential debate.
People
Md. elections CIO offers e-voting assurances
She defended the state board against allegations that officials have not taken prudent measures.
People
Ky. revamps elections site
The new State Board of Elections site allows registered voters to access all information on their precinct and legislative district.
Digital Government
Geospatial One-Stop takes first county
Westchester County, N.Y., became the first county to contribute maps to the geospatial portal.
Modernization
Inspector general finds watch list leadership lacking
DHS doesn't have the resources and infrastructure to oversee consolidation of terrorist watch lists, a report says.
Digital Government
Readying a new model
Long delayed, OMB preps the final draft of the data reference model
Cybersecurity