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July 23, 2008

Defense measure could steer billions toward contractors
Intelligence director urges IT overhaul
OMB cuts number of IT projects on high-risk list
House panel approves Dingell-Barton health IT measure


July 22, 2008

Military Health System plans to 'evolve' electronic record system
Lawmakers beef up privacy protections in health IT bill
Progress mixed on tracking IT equipment


July 21, 2008

GAO: Indian Health Service concealed the loss of millions of dollars in missing IT equipment
Health IT bill still faces long odds
HHS to pay doctors to use prescription systems
Social Security unveils new earnings calculator
Trade groups ask Congress to delay cargo security rule


July 18, 2008

Chertoff defends border actions, calls for immigration bill
Alaskan company to test new shortwave technology
What's Brewin: A New VistA for AHLTA?
Security analysts praise Obama's pledge for a cyber chief


July 17, 2008

Prospect of delayed spectrum auction riles key lawmaker
Groups urge House leaders to improve E-Verify system
Decennial census could cost billions more
DHS behind schedule in developing biosurveillance programs
Panel weighs challenges of adopting health IT overhaul


July 16, 2008

Technology lacking to scan cargo pallets on planes
Veterans Affairs further streamlines benefits application process
GAO finds progress with FBI case management system
Congress threatens to block rule to have airlines pay for foreign-exit system
Investigators find abuse in government contract program


July 15, 2008

Defense gets more help developing wireless ID readers
Congress pushes for national emergency communications plan
Glitch forces changes in missile defense test


July 14, 2008

Navy to reserve work for firms in 8(a) program
McCain, Obama share some views on security


July 11, 2008

What's Brewin: Hot Brews — A review of the top five columns of the past six months
DISA to offer on-demand computing environment in 2009
Billing problems to third-party insurers plague VA


July 10, 2008

Virtual Connections
File sharing's threat to agency data is growing, analysts say
Agencies make dent in external IT network connections
Investigators find Interior contract coding problems
Panel chastises State Department on passport breaches
Barton says privacy is a priority for health IT legislation
Managing Technology: Rough and Tumble


July 09, 2008

White House threatens to veto House e-mail storage bill
IRS develops system to combat tax-related fraud


July 08, 2008

Report advocates better training for wireless Internet users
Senate's FISA debate to focus on immunity for telecoms
GAO: Archives not overseeing e-mail record preservation


July 07, 2008

GAO: Major Defense weapons systems not fully funded
Mobile service providers unhappy with FCC auction plan


July 03, 2008

Census re-examines using Internet for 2010 count
Federal identity programs boost biometrics market
The Players
Push starts to stay contractors' tax-withholding provision
IG: State Department passport system wide open


July 02, 2008

DHS awards contract to outsource data center to CSC
Census receives $210 million in emergency funding for 2010 count
Generation Y seeks more interaction with government online
U.S. contradicts itself on ID theft advice
Senate panel slashes foreign visitor ID system


July 01, 2008

Most federal benefit programs use electronic payments, GAO reports
How restrictive should the rules be for e-prescribing strong drugs?
NIST issues guidelines to test agencies' network security
Pentagon will buy satellites to do more spying
Lawmakers seek House vote on E-Verify reauthorization
Bush administration streamlines security clearance process


June 30, 2008

Reid says Senate will vote on FISA after recess
Army's new FCS plan sparks concern over testing delays
Coast Guard shows off first high-tech cutter
TSP moves forward on spousal benefits, IT modernization


June 27, 2008

Locality adjustments fail to erase salary gap, critics say
What's Brewin: DISA Eyes 'Magic Bus'
GAO: DHS should complete integration of cyber operations


June 26, 2008

IG praises IRS modernization, with some exceptions
Army overhauls modernization program
Presidential transition could put a damper on federal IT spending


June 25, 2008

GSA's Williams named to head agency
Senate hears arguments over laptop searches at border
Health IT bill advances in House subcommittee
NOAA awards contract to manage huge stores of environmental data
Phishing attacks becoming more sophisticated


June 24, 2008

Reps to unveil electronic medical records bill
Study: Tech jobs booming in Washington region
Groups to warn panel about economic effect of seizing laptops
Military plans to implement patient-controlled electronic health records


June 23, 2008

Verizon nabs Postal Service Networx contract
Avue announces new identity theft protection for federal subscribers


June 20, 2008

Large task order contracts now open to protest
What's Brewin: DISA — No longer the agency everyone loves to hate
Defense plans to withdraw Hight's nomination to head DISA
CBP launches online system to report trade violations


June 19, 2008

Senate derails Hight's nomination as DISA director
Bill would put new A-76 competitions on hold for a year
Managing Technology: Forget Something?
Dems, GOP agree to telecom immunity deal


June 18, 2008

Hill told privacy laws must be updated to protect the public
Davis asks committee to investigate Bloch's online defenses


June 17, 2008

IG sounds alarm about accuracy of Census address database
Incoming president will face key deadlines for Homeland Security programs


June 16, 2008

DHS official warns U.S. workforce faces skills 'crisis'
Millions of contract employees to be vetted for legal employment status
Judge rules for White House in e-mail controversy


June 13, 2008

OSC chief pushed subordinate to post online rebuttals
The 50-State Strategy to Sell Cyber Command
Groups ask court to reverse ruling, limit laptop searches at border


June 12, 2008

Bush management initiative likely to survive transition
Health IT office awards contract to fight medical identity theft
Lawmakers Look To Strike Right Balance With Spyware Bill


June 11, 2008

Lawmakers urge adoption of electronic medical records
Rep. Wolf warns of Chinese cyber-espionage attempts
2 lawmakers say computers hacked by Chinese
Cooperative purchasing bill close to becoming law
Census getting back on course, lawmakers told
FDA asks for $65 million to better track food contamination


June 10, 2008

Just the Basics
GSA official urges passage of cooperative purchasing bill for security
Dems cool to proposals to expand E-Verify program
Appropriator lists grants, cybersecurity among priorities
Majority of machines that print port-worker IDs broken


June 09, 2008

Bush orders contractors to check legal status of employees
GSA signs telework agreement with union
Social Security benefits available by debit card
Groups call on Congress to revive network neutrality bid


June 06, 2008

Telework negotiations break down between union and GSA
Business picking up for GSA's Networx contract
Storms test GSA's continuity plans
Spectrum Alert Déjà Vu


June 05, 2008

Info security chiefs weigh new approaches to looming threats
Obama, McCain give boost to contract data legislation
Monster launches new hiring software tool tailored to federal agencies
High-tech industry eyes health IT bill as 'big hurrah'
Collaborative Internet tools making inroads into intel agencies


June 04, 2008

Key lawmakers dial up the action on enhanced 911 bill
Critics want panel to more closely scrutinize 'E-Verify'
Panel takes up debate over electronic medical records


June 03, 2008

CAP panel considers ways to bridge identification divide
Research group predicts moderate growth in IT spending during next five years
Aides outline ways to improve Homeland Security R&D
House approves telework legislation
U.S. to require online registration for visa-free travel


June 02, 2008

National Archives reticent about broadening mission
Federal IT managers give themselves high marks in information security
Audit: Information security improvements needed at FDIC
Army honors internal inventors
Walter Reed says patient data may be compromised


May 30, 2008

Nonprofit group helps contractors navigate new ethics rules
What's Brewin: Honoring medics, corpsmen on the real Memorial Day
IRS reports slight increase in e-filing rate


May 29, 2008

China’s Cyber-Militia
Bandwidth shortage threatens Army’s FCS plans
OPM suspends portion of contract for electronic retirement system


May 28, 2008

Defense boosts bandwidth of global network to meet battlefield needs
FDA won't meet deadline for food safety registry
Contract spending could drop more than 10 percent in fiscal 2009
Acting GSA chief says relationship with IG is on the mend


May 27, 2008

Mars lander communications successfully linked
TSA contracting exemption to end next month


May 23, 2008

Key Republicans offer concessions to kick-start FISA bill
Dingell, Barton release draft measure promoting heath IT
CMS Clears Hurdles To Collaborating With FDA On Drugs
Senate gives FDA $265 million in Defense supplemental ’08 funding
DHS accused of double-counting small business figures


May 22, 2008

OMB touts progress in e-government
Hill: Regulatory groups fail to protect power grid from cyberattacks
Panel: Flight delays cost U.S. $41 billion in 2007


May 21, 2008

Interior allowed to reconnect to Internet
Expect Less
Bill restricts access to contractor misconduct database
Funding bill nudges military to unify systems
IT firms, groups craft report on guarding online speech


May 20, 2008

Report: No intimidation of GSA contracting officer found in Sun Microsystems negotiations
Prospects fading fast for FISA deal by recess, aides say
Federal computer security grade improves slightly in '07
Cisco grilled for allegedly helping Chinese surveillance


May 19, 2008

Tennessee advances legislation requiring paper voting record
Cost of cybersecurity initiative to triple, panel reports
Google to call for more scrutiny of official censorship


May 16, 2008

Cyber Command Sweepstakes
Cyber criminals overseas steal U.S. electronic health records
Experts say e-records are improving patient care
Deal on rival e911 bills hinges on access to databases
Independent estimate cuts cost of Census contract almost in half


May 15, 2008

Leahy, HELP leaders reach deal on IT privacy accords
GSA to award Alliant contracts by December
Senate GOP offers FISA compromise to House Democrats


May 14, 2008

Air Force looking to build cyber weapons
House Armed Services agrees to boost submarine funds
DHS joins the virtual world
FEMA under fire for slow progress on new alert system


May 13, 2008

DHS awards networking contract, worth up to $1 billion
Hewlett-Packard gets leg up with EDS acquisition
TSA gets cheers, jeers during Senate Commerce hearing


May 12, 2008

FBI partially blames procurement rules for fake IT products
GSA's draft acquisition system guidelines aim for standardization
Nominees for privacy board await action


May 09, 2008

What's Brewin: The Amazing, Disappearing Navy Policy
GAO: Homeland Security lacks adequate workforce for performance-based acquisitions
NAPA launches collaboration Web site
Bill lays out stricter info security requirements for DHS


May 08, 2008

Less than 8 percent of port workers have new security IDs
House bill would build on nanotech initiative
Navy changes course on IT outsourcing
Report cites mounting threats fueled by online extremists


May 07, 2008

GAO: $1 billion needed to expand employee verification system
Panels cut FCS by $200M, back larger military pay raise


May 06, 2008

Report: IRS fails to manage digital evidence properly
GSA panel calls for clarity, transparency for contract pricing
Employer verification bills expose House's deep divisions
FBI raids office of special counsel Bloch
Authorization bill attracts contracting reform amendments


May 05, 2008

Defense, intelligence could take major role in cyber defense
Bill Requiring Use Of E-Verify Advances in Rhode Island
Panel calls for more information on cybersecurity budget request


May 02, 2008

GSA acting administrator: IT services contract top priority
Federal e-mail preservation clears House committee
What's Brewin: DISA and Travelocity


May 01, 2008

Nuclear agency debuts highly secure network
Managing Technology: Use a Safety Net
Official: Airlines best suited to run fingerprint program
At Defense, the Time for IPv6 Is Now
Will you use IPv6?
Clinton introduces bill to post contractor violations on the Web
DISA gets ready for next-generation Internet


April 30, 2008

Cabinet secretaries urge full funding of America Competes
Doan's resignation not seen as hindering GSA's IT business
White House forces resignation of embattled GSA chief


April 29, 2008

Official: DHS Doesn't Know What Real ID Will Cost States
Panel questions requirements for REAL ID and border security program
Moving to the next-generation Internet


April 28, 2008

Agencies getting serious about virtual worlds
Forrester predicts a flat year for tech
Licenses, border security to be examined at Tuesday hearing


April 25, 2008

DHS cites steps to detect increasing network intrusions
EPA opens the Greenversation
What's Brewin: A suicide tracking system for VA?
Agencies plan to increase spending on telework technologies, study says


April 24, 2008

Agencies not complying with record preservation policies
Few feds, contractors have received new ID cards


April 23, 2008

Government will replace virtual border fence
New tax provision could cost Defense $17 billion
FBI releases details of expansive data-sharing program
Consider computer games as training, say congressional researchers
House chairman slams FDA chief over inspections of foreign drug facilities
IRS requests less funding for its modernization program


April 22, 2008

Democrats’ concerns persist over police access to satellite data
GAO: EPA’s contract evaluation ‘flawed’
DHS wants airlines to collect foreign passengers' photos, fingerprints
Rule change could bar tax delinquents from contracts
Panelists: Telework can improve management


April 21, 2008

The first 21st-century campaign
New Air Force satellites protect, improve space-based communications


April 18, 2008

Tech groups eye ‘future of Internet’ hearing next week
Treasury service outsources financial management for debt collection
GSA forms panel to review pricing policies
What's Brewin: Building a deep leadership bench


April 17, 2008

Gordon: Nanotech initiative should be more transparent
House Democrats introduce records preservation bill
OMB reports drop in number of high-risk IT projects


April 16, 2008

Caution needed for new software process for travel system, says Defense official
Hill, auditors grill officials about new census plan
Industry says war has hurt military modernization efforts


April 15, 2008

Army seeks to shift funds to bolster Future Combat Systems effort
House passes bill to prevent tax cheats from winning contracts
Collaborative technologies drive accountability, say international CIOs
Panel takes FCC to task for failed wireless auction


April 14, 2008

Benchmarks needed for green IT
House panel to take up bill requiring electronic e-mail storage
NRC to expand radioactive materials tracking system
OMB to issue guidance on purchase cards
VA issues final rule on handling lost personal data


April 11, 2008

What's Brewin: Tanker Wars on the Web
OMB: Don't bother submitting 2010 budget requests
Agencies rely less on governmentwide acquisition contracts
Republicans, Lieberman Want More H-1B Visas


April 10, 2008

Army awards contract for long-range wireless system
Government slow to implement ID system
GAO: Military gear for sale on Web poses security risk
Better communication needed for cybersecurity


April 09, 2008

Mismanagement, not technology, caused Census handheld trouble, auditors say
DHS: Agencies must monitor networks around the clock


April 08, 2008

Army must develop process to wage war in cyberspace
Committee members seek info on DHS use of satellites
Hack steered Coast Guard e-learning users to al Jazeera site


April 07, 2008

Hill to shine spotlight on federal IT this week
IRS failed to adequately protect its networks, IG reports


April 04, 2008

DHS pushes for reauthorization of e-verification program
Intelligence sharing strategy shifts from 'need to share' to 'responsibility to provide'
IBM suspension lifted
What's Brewin: Now it's 'responsibility to provide'
NRO cancels contracts for proposed space radar project
VA's chief information officer makes pitch for more funding


April 03, 2008

IT security concerns slow telework adoption
Lawmakers press Commerce secretary on decision to revert to paper-based census
Industry pushes feds to adopt open standards
GSA now says resellers not affected by IBM suspension


April 02, 2008

Experts warn panel of cyberthreats to government networks
GSA official: IBM 'suspension is not punishment'
Lawmakers question role, staffing of cybersecurity unit


April 01, 2008

GAO: Deadline for exit tracking system meaningless
Defense radio program not fully tested, GAO reports
Defense to focus more on content, less on the network
Some Defense program costs up as much as 323 percent, report finds


March 31, 2008

IBM suspended from new federal contracts
GAO questions progress on retirement claims system


March 28, 2008

Surgeon General: Focus on outcomes will advance Army health care
GSA will re-evaluate Alliant proposals
What's Brewin' Column: Bye-bye public circuit buys


March 27, 2008

National health records network to expand
GPO: Article 'misstated' facts of offshoring e-passport production
Contractor tests missile defense tech for civilian airliners


March 26, 2008

Most Hill Panels Refrain From Launching Passport Probes
Agencies still resist outsourcing financial management, expert says


March 25, 2008

Virtual job fair aimed at attracting disabled workers
HHS awards network contract to share medical records
Number of bogus IRS e-mails spikes


March 24, 2008

NIH told patients about security breach weeks after incident


March 21, 2008

What's Brewin Column: Avoid the Britney results
Contract award protests charging conflicts of interest on the rise
Passport system breach shows privacy practice shortcomings
Duplicate systems viewed as challenge to sharing intelligence information


March 20, 2008

Millennials heighten information security concerns
Public satisfaction with e-government lowest since 2005


March 19, 2008

EPA, Energy seek to reduce data center energy use
Spectrum auction closes with nearly $19.6B pledged
Intel CIO aims to cut years out of IT buying process
S.C. bill would ban pesky automated political calls
Collaboration essential to shared services, report says


March 18, 2008

GSA awards $2.5 billion contract for contact center services
Court gives White House 3 days to explain why they should not copy e-mails
Info czar calls for performance reviews to include sharing


March 17, 2008

Telework pace picks up at National Science Foundation
FBI slow to update, purge terrorist list, audit finds
GSA signs agreement to open advanced design software


March 14, 2008

GAO: Military should consider breaking up FCS
What's Brewin' Column: Strange but true
Government faces shortage of IT project managers, council reports
Veterans Affairs closer to deploying comprehensive e-Benefits portal
Government Reform panel passes contractor database bill


March 13, 2008

Feds losing war on information security, senators told
IRS puts 'phishing' at top of list of scams
Cyberexercise shows need for better training to avoid network failures
IRS improves tax processing capabilities


March 12, 2008

Agencies to share custom IT security training practices
Motion filed for more archiving in search for White House e-mails
Pentagon planning for offensives in space, cyberspace


March 11, 2008

Defense Information Systems Agency director to retire
Senate to weigh agencies' info security practices
Defense, VA lay out recovery health plan for soldiers


March 10, 2008

NOAA completes tsunami warning system
Draft rule clarifies feds' procurement priorities for small business
GAO: Future Combat Systems network still more concept than reality


March 09, 2008

GAO: Overruns, delays plague satellite programs
House panels want info on FBI data collection programs
Senate to probe security of federal networks
Panel questions e-procurement's effects on small businesses


March 07, 2008

U.S. unprepared for ongoing cyberwar, say officials


March 06, 2008

Alliant protest upheld, contract placed on hold


March 04, 2008

Pentagon: Cyberattacks appear to come from China
Defense kicks off satellite communications contract
Contractor networks pose security risk, Defense official says
Report: SEC still shows mixed bag on information security


March 03, 2008

OMB reports 60 percent increase in information security incidents
Telework measure clears subcommittee
House panel OKs tech funds to protect borders
Survey: Users still compromising federal computer networks


March 02, 2008

OMB: Information security incidents spike 60 percent


February 29, 2008

Telework measure clears workforce subcommittee


February 28, 2008

DHS gives itself a 'C' for cybersecurity


February 26, 2008

Speakers: Generation Y includes more than selfish slackers
Congress continues probe into missing e-mails


February 25, 2008

OPM launches electronic retirement system