People
2010 appropriations: House targets EPA financial systems modernization
White House officials say proposed cuts to EPA’s budget could put financial system modernization program at risk.
Modernization
NASCIO joins open government effort
The state CIO organization will work with federal agencies to promote the development of data standards for state governments.
Cybersecurity
Tom Davis says he doesn't want cyber-coordinator job
Tom Davis, the former congressman from Virginia who has been reported to be a top contender to be Obama's cybersecurity coordinator, says he isn't currently seeking the job. But, he also said "you never say never."
Digital Government
Recovery Act: Forthcoming portal to streamline data reporting
OMB hopes new site will lighten the reporting burden on recipients by simplifying reporting instructions and providing an easy-to-use way to submit data.
People
White House wants prizes for innovators
White House officials want to learn how the government can use cash prizes to foster innovation, official says.
Modernization
Stimulus law Web site in flux
An online dialogue to improve the Recovery.gov Web site functioned better than an RFI, according to the National Academy of Public Administration's analysis.
Modernization
Web 2.0, regulations may collide
Based on feedback from the public, White House officials say some regulations need to be revised to work better with Web 2.0 tools.
Modernization
White House says transparency, collaboration are IT goals
The Obama administration tells agency heads to work toward transparency and collaboration in their IT projects in fiscal 2011.
Modernization
Recovery.gov needs vendor help
The oversight board for economic stimulus spending is looking for a vendor to create Version 2.0 of the Recovery.gov Web site.
People
FDA stumbles toward transparency
Despite having little guidance on how to meet the Obama administration's transparency goals, the Food and Drug Administration is moving forward with plans.
Digital Government
FDA creates info-sharing task force
A new transparency task force at the Food and Drug Administration will recommend ways to share information with the public.
Modernization
Legal marijuana? Whistle-blower protection? It's all about open government.
Thousands of comments on the Open Government Dialogue Web site offer an array of ideas -- some more serious than others.
People
White House moves on open government
Officials plan to use White House blogs to discuss recommendations on how to make government more open and transparent.
Modernization
Report provides open government suggestions
A report by the National Academy of Public Administration looks at suggestions on how the federal government can be more transparent.
Modernization
Obama directs review of data classifications
President Barack Obama has directed a review of how the government classifies information and how it handles sensitive but unclassified data.
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.
People
Chopra becomes federal CTO
The Senate has confirmed Aneesh Chopra as federal chief technology officer.
People
White House starts transparency Web site
The White House today started operating its Open Government Initiative Web site.
Modernization
Senate IT oversight bill progresses
A Senate panel has approved legislation to require federal agencies to set up Web sites to track IT projects and create 'tiger teams' for troubled projects.
People
Senate committee OKs CTO nominee
Aneesh Chopra is one step closer to becoming the first federal chief technology officer after winning unanimous support from the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee.
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