Tech
From Nextgov.com: Defense urged to develop warfighting systems quicker to keep up in cyberspace
Lengthy software development cycle fails to account for rapidly changing requirements , official says.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: Obama proposes big increase in cybersecurity spending at DHS
Fiscal 2010 budget proposal is vague on IT spending, but officials believe the administration will target education, grid computing and health care for significant increases .
Defense
From Nextgov: Homeland Security secretary promises more information sharing
Janet Napolitano says collaborating with state and local governments is crucial to counterterrorism.
Oversight
Bill aims to rein in bloated Defense contracts
Legislation would require reexamination of all Defense contracts more than 25 percent over budget.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: Most federal CIOs have direct line to agency leaders
The majority report to top executives, survey shows , but they seek more influence over strategic direction.
Oversight
House omnibus totals more than $400 billion
Package could be considered by the House as soon as Wednesday and includes the nine spending bills Congress has not approved.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: Group unveils security controls to thwart cyberattacks
Guidelines designed to offer protection against known attacks on agency systems.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: Study says public needs to know more about benefits of health IT
Trade-off between privacy and improving medical care is biggest hurdle for consumers.
Oversight
Agencies test new waters in social media
Government officials are exploring outlets from YouTube to Twitter.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: SSA takes lead on joining electronic health records program
Agency will use national network to retrieve medical information on disability applicants in Virginia.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: Final stimulus bill preserves IT spending, with some exceptions
Electronic health records, broadband and agencies' modernization projects receive big money , while some projects hit the Hill's cutting room floor.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Lawmaker denies online messaging compromised Middle East trip
"Twitterversy" underscores how social networking is outpacing federal guidelines for releasing information.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: Bush's cyber chief calls national security initiative too secret
Greg Garcia says plan to protect major networks was coordinated and effective, but admits DHS could have done more to share information.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: Feds and YouTube close to reaching a deal to post video
Government officials are negotiating terms of service for popular social media sites.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: Agencies used social media to manage salmonella outbreak
Federal health officials relied on widgets, blogs, Twitter, podcasts, mobile alerts and videos to keep public up to date on tainted peanut butter.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: D.C. technology chief would bring innovative approach to e-gov, observers say
Some warn that Kundra will find change in federal government more difficult than at the city level.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: Satisfaction with federal Web sites reaches new heights
Improved marks come as the Obama administration takes office, promising enhanced transparency.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: E-Verify contractor rule delayed again
Lawmakers still press for a requirement to check workers’ citizenship for jobs created by a stimulus bill.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: Senate stimulus bill packed with IT spending
Measure includes funds to encourage health information technology, expand broadband services and upgrade systems at numerous agencies.
Tech