People

Funding bill boosts homeland IT coffers

Bush signs bill sending billions to TSA, INS and others

Acquisition

VA bolsters IT security

The VA has embarked on an innovative cybersecurity approach that could serve as a model for other federal agencies

People

CSC shuffles homeland security lineup

Computer Sciences Corp. is reorganizing its federal business units and sharpening its strategies to attract new business in the federal homeland security market

People

VA restructuring IT management

Move gives more power to department CIO

People

VA realigning IT operations

VA secretary orders the reorganization of information technology operations at VA headquarters

Digital Government

VA awards cybersecurity contract

A consortium of five small businesses will be responsible for protecting the VA's network from cyberattacks

People

OPM opens learning center

OPM launched its first e-government initiative, the Gov Online Learning Center

People

House bill sets stage for homeland debate

Congress is halfway toward passing a high-tech-rich homeland security bill

People

Feds urged to boost telework

Federal government called on expand broadband availability and boost own workers' telecommuting ability

People

Homeland strikes a chord

Many feds would jump at the chance to work for Homeland Security Department

Digital Government

Lawmakers, staffers seek perfect PDA

Members of the House of Representatives needs wireless devices for keeping in touch on the road

Modernization

GSA stands by WorldCom

The federal government intends to stand by its business deals with bankrupt WorldCom, but it is carefully monitoring its performance

People

Burns tackling BIA troubles

Brian Burns has been named chief information officer at the troubled Bureau of Indian Affairs

People

OPM opens online learning center

The new Gov Online Learning Center will provide a virtual classroom for government workers

People

A quick study

Mayi Canales tackles challenges at Treasury head-on

People

Building smarter borders

The Bush strategy includes an idea that will drastically change the way U.S. borders will be managed for people and goods

People

Senate OKs NET Guard volunteers

The Senate passes a bill July 18 to make it easier for scientists and high-tech professionals to volunteer in the war against terrorism

People

Treasury shrinks IT staff

The department is cutting about 40 percent of the IT jobs on its staff and is realigning the workforce

People

Time to be flexible

Chief of Staff Andrew Card told government executives that there would be changes in jobs and job descriptions

People

Congress agrees on counterterror bill

House and Senate negotiators approve a $28.9 billion counterterrorism bill that is filled with money for IT projects