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.
Cybersecurity
Bill aims to speed frequent fliers through security
The TSA reauthorization legislation passed by the House has a provision that would strengthen the Registered Traveler program, a business group says.
Digital Government
ONCHIT tests guidance for health records
HHS is testing a template for an electronic personal health record
Cybersecurity
DHS draws flak for review of services contracts
DHS' new mandatory reviews of professional service contracts: A good idea or too tough to do?
Cybersecurity
IG: DHS security clearances need IT help
The Homeland Security Department could improve its security clearance process by beefing up its computer support, IG says.
Modernization
Health IT needs more functionality, CIO says
Theresa Cullen, CIO of the Indian Health Service, said health IT leaders should create more functionality in their systems, including the ability to track diseases without current lag times.
People
GAO: The FDA needs strategic IT plan
The Food and Drug Administration doesn't have a comprehensive strategic plan for managing its numerous IT modernization projects, the GAO reports.
Cybersecurity
Former Deepwater engineer's allegations untrue, Lockheed says
A False Claims Act lawsuit against Lockheed Martin involves a former employee's allegations that the company says it has already investigated and found without merit.
Cybersecurity
Deepwater milestone signals a step forward
Coast Guard Rear Adm. Gary Blore, assistant commandant for acquisition, discusses the final acceptance of the National Security Cutter Bertholf, which is the largest asset completed so far in the service's controversial $24 billion Integrated Deepwater Systems acquisition program.
Cybersecurity
DHS' IG reports millions recovered from fraud
The Homeland Security Department's inspector general has recovered $228 million in fines and other payments by investigating complaints of alleged waste, fraud and abuse.
Cybersecurity
Obama's likely pick for cybersecurity head remains murky
Although some analysts have ideas about the qualities the person filling the position might need, no one is naming names of likely contenders.
Cybersecurity
GAO: FDA's tracking system isn't secure
FDA's planned Sentinel system for tracking medications and medical devices and their effects on public health has many problems ahead in privacy and security, GAO auditors said.
Cybersecurity
DHS expands RFID use at borders today
DHS has started the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, which requires displaying eligible ID documents, most with RFID tags, at land and sea borders.
Cybersecurity
$300M in transit grants to aid in homeland security projects
DHS announced $300 million in economic stimulus law funding is available for eligible port security and mass transit projects.
People
Health IT commission postpones certifications
The Certification Commission for Health Information Technology said it will put off some of its certification activities until it reviews what HHS has in mind for health IT
Modernization
DHS to scrutinize service contracts
As part of an efficiency initiative, DHS officials will perform an extra review on all professional service contracts over $1 million starting immediately.
Digital Government
Health IT standards panel creates workgroups
After it gets some policy guidance, the Health IT Standards Committee will ask its three new workgroups to deliver recommendations in 90 days.
Modernization
Q & A: High-tech cutter reaches milestone
Coast Guard Rear Adm. Gary Blore expects the first National Security Cutter to receive certification for classified communications in the near future.
Modernization
Online forum slow for Regulations.gov
A federal Web site created to collect ideas for improving Regulations.gov is getting off to a relatively slow start.
Digital Government