Cybersecurity
E-Verify rule governing contractor employees postponed
Federal have officials agreed to postpone enforcing the E-Verify program for federal contractors until May 21 so it can be reviewed by the Obama administration, a business group said. The program was set to start Feb. 20.
Modernization
Bills duel over billions for broadband or health IT
The Senate Appropriations Committee's version of the economic stimulus package would spend $9 billion for broadband networks and $5 billion for health IT; the House panel's version has $6 billion for broadband and $20 billion for health IT.
Modernization
Groups urge broadband provisions in package
Public safety organizations urge Congress to include provisions for first responder communications programs in the economic stimulus package.
Cybersecurity
FEMA seeks IT for ID management
The agency wants innovative pricing choices for software that would control access and identity management to deal with surges in use after major disasters.
Cybersecurity
Napolitano requests update on northern border security
The new DHS secretary has ordered a review of security on the border between the United States and Canada.
Cybersecurity
When complexity breeds remorse
As government tries to master big projects, the need for in-house expertise increases.
Cybersecurity
Government told to lead in stopping medical data breaches
Identity theft continues to be a problem for organizations that retain personal information on customers; and a new report suggests the Obama administration’s ambitious health care reform effort could be another area that poses risks.
Cybersecurity
Stimulus bill primes the pump
Federal information technology contractors could see a flurry of activity this year if Congress approves the roughly $32 billion in IT investments included the Obama administration’s economic stimulus bill (S.1).
Cybersecurity
Administration to establish major office for cyber matters
A national cyber adviser who would report directly to the president would be chosen under the White House's 44-point agenda for homeland security.
Cybersecurity
DHS ranks high on GAO's high-risk list
Government auditors cite several management problems in the department, including some with managing information technology.
People
ITAA opposes anti-counterfeiting proposal
Trade group says proposal would cause major liabilities for contractors.
People
POGO urges Obama to withdraw Lynn's nomination
A day after issuing an executive order with a new ban on lobbyists entering government, President Barack Obama issued a waiver to allow a former lobbyist to be deputy secretary of defense, the watchdog group says.
People
Panel releases details on $20B in health IT spending
The House Ways and Means Committee wants to use the proposed funding to encourage doctors and hospitals to adopt health information technology, including electronic health records.
People
Report: Government key to health ID security
The government should play a leading role in protecting consumers from medical identity theft as it expands the use of electronic health records, according to an HHS report.
Modernization
Obama gives WhiteHouse.gov an interactive spin
Today the Obama administration relaunched the White House Web site with interactive features such as a blog, e-mail updates and a feedback form.
Cybersecurity
Bush appointees linked with company lobbying, report says
Fifteen former Cabinet-level officials in the Bush administration are now working for companies that lobby their former agencies, according to a report from a government watchdog group.
Modernization
Stimulus has billions for IT
The House Appropriations Committee has approved an $825 billion stimulus package with at least $14 billion in projects for high-speed broadband networks, health information technology and scientific research.
Digital Government
Thompson: Disease reporting systems inadequate
The chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee says the government's disease-reporting systems are unprepared for pandemic flu.
Cybersecurity
DHS travel program rushed
The Homeland Security Department is jeopardizing security by rushing its new Electronic System for Travel Authorization program, Lieberman says.
Digital Government