Modernization
Bush to name DOD acquisition, technology deputy
The president intends to nominate James Finley.
People
OMB sets new e-gov goals
A report showing that some targets were not met in 2005 outlines new standards for 2006.
People
IRS to cut back phone service
The agency plans to reduce the number of hours its toll-free phone service is available from 15 to 12 hours a day.
Digital Government
House member wants SBA administrator to resign
Rep. Nydia Velazquez (D-N.Y.) said Hector Barreto has failed to help small businesses in the Gulf Coast region.
Digital Government
Travel cards to require credit checks
A new policy states that credit checks will help ensure that employees use federal travel cards responsibly.
Modernization
Citizens warm to fed Web sites
The ACSI aggregate e-government satisfaction score for 2005 was 2.5 percent higher than a year ago.
People
IRS to update modernization plan
New strategy, to be released in March 2006, will emphasize short-term impact and long-term investments.
People
CIO Council delivers EVM policy framework
The CIO Council documents serve as a model framework by providing agencies with the major components of an EVM policy.
Modernization
Security, funding concerns slow IPv6 transition
Juniper IPv6 Summit features status reports and highlights approaching 2008 deadline.
Digital Government
Comprehensive bill tackles immigration problems
Bill would establish a verification system for employers to check an employee’s immigration status through Social Security Administration and Homeland Security Department records.
People
IRS to tackle $311B tax gap in 2006
The IRS Oversight Board acknowledges challenges in fiscal 2006 as it faces a gap between paid and owed taxes.
People
Davis: Is Project BioShield meeting goals?
The congressman wants to know where HHS' program to further measures against bioterrorism stands.
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