Defense
Transportation issues rules on lithium batteries
New regulations require that spare batteries used in a range of electronic devices be packed in carry-on luggage.
Tech
GSA awards governmentwide contracts for human resources technology
Agencies will compete with private companies for federal business.
Defense
Spending bill puts restrictions on FBI case management project
Funding partially withheld until agency reports on independent reviews of Sentinel program.
Oversight
Federal tech spending gets more scrutiny
Omnibus spending bill would impose new reporting requirements on "centers of excellence" -- operations within one agency that handle back-office functions for several agencies.
Defense
Funding is reserved for UAVs to monitor borders
Vehicles would be purchased with $82 million included in $2.7 billion budget for border security.
Tech
DHS readies contract to outsource data center services
Utility-based model designed to shift risk from government to industry.
Oversight
Bill to overhaul Freedom of Information Act goes to Bush
Provision prohibits agencies from collecting search fees if they fail to respond to a request in 20 days.
Defense
Land-based backup to GPS wins reprieve in spending bill
Coast Guard had proposed to terminate system; legislation says that would be premature.
Oversight
Booz Allen Hamilton weighs splitting government, commercial operations
Key consulting firm is one of largest federal contractors.
Defense
Congress set to boost budget for VA health services, technology
Department told to focus on improving interoperability of medical records systems and hire more claims processors.
Tech
GSA awards $15 billion Alliant contract to 62 small businesses
Move marks the first time a governmentwide acquisition contract has been set aside solely for small business contractors.
Tech
Omnibus spending measure backs IT spending increases
Increases are centered in the areas of health care and homeland security.
Tech
GSA information chief takes business approach to technology
Voice over IP, HSPD-12 and enterprise architecture top 2008 agenda.
Tech
Fewer connections could limit cyber attacks, agency official says
Justice Department chief information technology security specialist touts strategy of reducing its number of Internet connections to 50.
Tech
GAO: Delays in systems testing put 2010 census at risk
Census Bureau director blames delays on Congress’ inability to pass fiscal 2008 funding.
Defense
Conferees slash $1.4 billion from Army tactical radio funding
Members of Congress express concern that continuing to buy radios under existing program will undermine commitment to next-generation system.
Tech
Lawmakers told federal Web efforts hinder accessibility
Google executive says configuration of many sites prevents them from being crawled by search engines.
Defense
Army modernization plans face funding challenge
Report finds that helicopter fleet and Future Combat Systems project will be in direct competition for available budgets after 2020.
Defense
'We're all at risk' of attack, cyber chief says
Homeland Security official urges private industry and government cooperation to make cybersecurity a priority.
Oversight