Digital Government

Tech issues get new lease on life

Republican control of Congress likely means tech-related legislation will be placed on a fast track

Digital Government

Elections force change in chairs

Two IT-savvy lawmakers will likely head committees that have a major role in crafting IT-related policies

People

IRS linking to free e-filing

But companies offering the free e-filing services won't have to comply with Section 508

People

Homeland security wish list set

Officials have quietly drawn up a list of their top priorities to jump-start the homeland department

People

Customs plays homeland role

Modernization project may become platform for proposed Homeland Security Department

Modernization

Groups seek WorldCom debarment

A coalition of consumer groups asked GSA to drop WorldCom from its list of approved federal contractors

Acquisition

Davis seeks GSA review

Rep. Tom Davis wants another review conducted before GSA streamlines contract and service offerings from FTS and FSS

Modernization

GSA asked to drop WorldCom

A coalition of consumer groups wants WorldCom dropped from GSA's list of approved federal contractors

Digital Government

HHS bolsters security

Department taps Internet Security Systems to tighten up cyber security monitoring and vulnerability assessments

Acquisition

VA secures, speeds access

Through a pair of contracts, the department targets wireless devices, patient medical data

People

FDA system will track imports

Contract awarded for Web-enabled system to track imports of food, drugs and medical devices

Digital Government

IT spending forecast strong

Government IT spending continues to grow, according to Input study

People

Changes in store at Treasury

Fred Thompson to retire; Mike Parker tapped as interim acting CIO

People

Forman: Turn policy into reality

E-gov chief says it isn't clear whether the government will meet the GPEA deadline

People

Officials plot homeland priorities

Officials have drawn up a list of their top priorities to jump-start the Homeland Security Department

People

Customs planning classified net

Customs looking to build a classified network for sensitive law enforcement data

People

VHA CIO steps down

Gary Christopherson, chief information officer at the Veterans Health Administration, has stepped down

People

Treasury CIO moves on

Mayi Canales, acting chief information officer at the Treasury Department, is resigning her post to start a consulting firm

People

Customs' radiation checks lacking

GAO report says the agency has not installed radiation-detection equipment at every U.S. entry point

People

Officials push ACE for Homeland

Officials are considering expanding Customs' system in the new Homeland Security Department