Modernization
White House, groups look to settle e-mail case
The Obama Justice Department and private groups that sued the Bush administration over its e-mail archiving practices are working to settle out of court.
People
FCW Insider: Three quick takes on Aneesh Chopra
Here is the early buzz on Obama’s selection of Aneesh Chopra to serve as the federal government’s chief technology officer.
People
Obama appoints Aneesh Chopra as CTO
Aneesh Chopra, Virginia’s Secretary of Technology, will join the Obama administration as Chief Technology Officer.
Modernization
States launch stimulus-tracking sites
All 50 states are now online with stimulus act Web sites, but they vary in quality and usefulness.
People
Obama reverses course on FOIA
Open-government advocates applaud Obama's open-government rhetoric but are looking for tangible results.
Modernization
Groups push for lobbying Web site
Watchdog organizations want a single Web site that aggregates reports of meetings between lobbyists and federal executives related to stimulus funding.
People
Obama creates health reform office
White House health reform office would provide leadership to form policies and priorities for federal efforts to improve access and quality of health care.
Modernization
Spy satellite tally could increase
The Obama administration supports a plan from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and the Defense Department to modernize the country's electro-optical satellites.
Cybersecurity
Obama picks leader for DHS directorate
Robert "Rand" Beers would lead the Homeland Security Department's National Protection and Programs Directorate, which includes DHS' cybersecurity programs.
Cybersecurity
Group wants government cybersecurity CEO
Private sector executives recommend a single leader at the White House level to align the government's cybersecurity efforts.
Modernization
OMB updates guidance for stimulus money
Federal agencies must track 41 data elements on spending under the economic stimulus law, new guidance says.
Modernization
Disclosure info from White House officials available online
A new Web portal lets people request and receive senior White House officials' financial disclosure reports electronically.
Cybersecurity
Web tools can help agencies collect innovative ideas
Web-based applications for soliciting ideas from workers and the public are only as useful and successful as you make them.
People
Virtual town hall fails to live up to potential, expert says
Obama's recent online forum did not demonstrate how social networking adds to public processes.
Modernization
New rules to be released for stimulus reporting
Federal agencies must report stimulus spending in more detail and more frequently under rules being released tomorrow by the Obama administration.
Digital Government
Watchdogs want Obama to rescind lobbying rules
A coalition of groups says the White House's policy for lobbyists seeking funding under the stimulus law is too strict and won't achieve its intended purpose.
People
Obama names Baker to be VA's CIO
Roger Baker was a technology adviser to Obama's presidential transition team and a Commerce Department CIO during the Clinton administration.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity bill would impose standards, certifications
Senate legislation would require a national cybersecurity adviser at the White House, new enforceable standards and certifications for cybersecurity professionals.
People
FCW Insider: How to improve the virtual town hall
Social networking expert Kim Patrick Kobza has some kind words for Obama's first virtual town hall -- but lots of ideas for improving on it.
People