Digital Government
Shutdown Consequences: Could a Drop in Credit Score Lead to Loss of Security Clearance?
Financial experts say not to worry, but at least one lawmaker wants assurances from the White House.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Propose Bills to Avoid Future Shutdowns, Secure the Power Grid
Congress also cleared a bill to ensure furloughed feds get back pay once the government reopens.
Digital Government
Moonlighting Feds Could Be Risking Their Jobs
Furloughed federal employees turning to other jobs need to be aware of federal ethics guidelines and agency rules a second job could violate.
Podcasts
Critical Update: The New Congress (And a Shutdown)
New leaders mean new priorities—and the partial shutdown is affecting some of those decisions.
Modernization
Industry Says Not So Fast to OMB's Proposed Data Center Policy Changes
While only a few comments were submitted by deadline, most called for significant changes to the proposed metrics and overall intent of the draft Data Center Optimization Initiative.
Ideas
How a New Law Supports Quantum Computing's Great Leap Forward
The technology could be up there with some of the major technological advancements that changed the world, like the microchip or even electricity.
Digital Government
Federal Business Opportunities Site and Others Online After Issues
Three important sites operated by the General Services Administration experienced technical problems last week.
Policy
Election Security is a Key Part of House Democrats' Reform Bill
H.R. 1 would codify many of the security measures lawmakers have pushed for the last two years.
Modernization
Lawmakers Reintroduce Legislation to Strengthen Federal CIO
The bill would elevate the authority of the federal chief information officer and chief information security officer.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Fight Chinese Tech Theft and Supply Chain Threats
The legislation would create a White House office to help the government punch back against economic espionage.
Modernization
Technology Modernization Fund Gets Nothing in House-Passed Funding Bill
Though the president already threatened to veto the bill if it passes the Senate.
Policy
A California Court Finds Social Media Posts Aren’t a First Amendment Right
Probation's limits could include social media too.
Digital Government
Should Vendors Submit Contract Bids During a Government Shutdown?
Deadlines are deadlines, even if no one is there to check.
Modernization
The Devil’s in the Details as GSA Seeks to Consolidate the Multiple Award Schedules
The agency is entering an important transitional year as it combines its many schedules into one.
Policy
The Federal Tech Bills that Moved as Funding Legislation Stalled
New laws call on Homeland Security to consolidate its data and force agencies to improve their websites.
Digital Government
Federal Contractors Need to Prepare for a Long Government Shutdown
A shutdown of government operations for any length of time will have a significant effect on the contractor community, especially small businesses.
Digital Government
House Approves Spending Bill With Wall Funding, Shutdown Prospects Remain Murky
Senate Democrats have vowed to block the measure, leaving little time for new negotiations.
Digital Government
Senate Passes Bill to Make Government Data More Accessible
The legislation would require agencies to publish all nonsensitive information in a machine-readable format.
Cybersecurity
Plan to Dumb-Down the Power Grid In Name of Cybersecurity Passes Senate
The bill would establish and fund a public-private partnership to look at retro, analog options for securing the nation’s electric grid from digital threats.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Want IG to Dig into Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Crowd
The trio of informal associates is reported to wield outsized influence over personnel and procurement decisions at the Veterans Affairs Department.
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