Digital Government
Lieberman re-introduces cybersecurity bill
Revised cybersecurity bill emphasizes sharing of threat information, monitoring and offers more carrots than sticks, GCN reports.
People
Budget cuts, veto risk complicate defense appropriations bill
The House is getting ready to pass the 2013 defense appropriations bill, but the specter of sequestration -- and a possible veto -- loom over the funding plan.
People
Werfel: New laws could set back transparency efforts
Laws that enhance transparency are good, but only to the point that they don't interfere with efforts already underway, argues OMB's Danny Werfel.
Digital Government
Cybersecurity bill nears Senate vote
A bi-partisian cybersecurity bill could be voted on soon, but its sponsors are working to change some sections first.
Digital Government
Americans overwhelmingly favor major defense cuts
Memo to DOD: Don't count on public support for avoiding budget cuts. Majorities of both parties favor DOD cuts, although they differ on just how much and exactly which programs should get trimmed, survey suggests.
People
CBO predicts defense cost overruns
The DOD disputes a prediction that it will overspend its budget over the next five years, but calls for Congress to allow it more freedom to take cost-cutting measures.
Digital Government
DOD rescinds report length limit after outcry
Saying rule was 'misinterpeted,' DOD will no longer impose length limits on reports to Congress.
Digital Government
New rule limiting length of DOD reports to Congress draws fire
Hill Republicans are condemning a new Pentagon policy limiting its reports to Congress to 10 pages.
Digital Government
Bill would make bills single-minded
Sen. Rand Paul would like to end the practice of piggybacking legislation.
People
No summer break here: Agencies to receive plain-language report cards
Government agencies are being assessed on their compliance with the 2010 Plain Language Act.
Digital Government
Congress: Do we need all those GAO reports?
GAO and its many reports face renewed scrutiny as budget pressure heats up in Washington.
Digital Government
Federal IT forecast: Brace for impact
Sequestration and other hurdles pose challenges for federal IT, but it's not all bad news.
Digital Government
DOD’s top brass blast sequestration, emphasize cyber in Senate testimonies
A "cyber Pearl Harbor is a real possibility, defense secretary warns.
Acquisition
Senators back off call for automatic contractor suspensions
Proposals to require agencies to automatically suspend companies accused of wrongdoing have been softened in latest version of a bill.
Cybersecurity
Senators drafting bipartisan compromise on cybersecurity legislation
As Congress battles over cybersecurity laws, a few lawmakers are looking for agreement.
Cybersecurity
Tom Davis: A reformer on the Hill
Former Rep. Tom Davis (R-Va.) focused Congress' attention on acquisition reforms.
Acquisition
Jack Brooks: Titan of IT procurement
Former Rep. Jack Brooks (D-Texas) dominated IT procurement policy and oversight for decades.
Digital Government
Billions of dollars in federal funds remain unused
Senator's research charges that much approrpiated funding sits unused, often resulting in unnecessary, wasteful spending.
Digital Government
Air Force cancels annual IT conference amid cost concerns
The Air Force's annual IT conference has been shelved for 2012 as event spending comes under tough government scrutiny.
People
Issa probes telework travel reimbursements
GSA teleworkers billed $750,000 in travel expenses, raising questions in Congress.
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