Oversight
Privacy concerns plague Senate health IT legislation
Expert says bill relies too heavily on standards issued under a flawed 1996 law.
Tech
Report details TSA information technology management problems
Homeland Security inspector general says agency’s IT environment is decentralized, lacks integration and is ineffectively managed.
Oversight
Work continues on spying bills despite veto threats
Committee say timing is suspect on Democrats' ammendements to FISA bill.
Oversight
E-government bill clears senate government panel
Reauthorization also includes a provision that requires a plan for government information to be made more readily available on search engines.
Defense
Senate panel OKs bill to expand telework eligibility
Bill would make all federal employees eligible to telework unless they fall under certain categories that would prohibit it.
Oversight
TSA chief denies screeners tipped to security testing
Administrator testifies that e-mail mentioning testing did not violate integrity or tip off employees.
Oversight
House set to pass online child protection bills
Legislation would require the FTC to carry out a nationwide program to increase public awareness and provide education regarding Internet safety.
Tech
Web experts weigh value of 'trustmarks' for health sites
System would let consumers click on a symbol and be taken to a page listing requirements for certification.
Tech
Confusing terms prompt call for health IT glossary
Health and Human Services Department is working with alliance to make progress on creating a nationwide health information network.
Defense
Bush dealt first veto override on water resources bill
Legislation authorizes billions of dollars worth of Army Corps of Engineers water projects.
Tech
Hard times push IT associations to consider merger
Two organizations say combination would give federal IT community “louder and clearer voice” on policy and legislation.
Oversight
Coalition seeks public's view of government transparency issues
New Web site features questions regarding government oversight, budget issues and homeland security.
Tech
Intelligence community developing virtual world analysis tools
Goal is to tap technologies behind sites such as Second Life to create tools that support the analytical thought process.
Defense
Experts urge assault against terrorists' Web efforts
Challenges include monitoring activities of suspects and exploiting online weaknesses of terrorist groups.
Oversight
Goal-setting, training called keys to telework
Agencies urged to view telework as an organizational tool, not a reward for high-performing employees.
Tech
Travel groups want international visitor-tracking tool upgraded
System currently in place only at Houston International and Washington Dulles International airports.
Tech
Contrasting rescue missions show effects of networked military communications
Report highlights difference between “Black Hawk Down” incident and 2004 rescue in Tal Afar, Iraq.
Tech
Whats Brewin: Theres Simple, Then Theres Complex
Video systems for military families and firefighters are among the easier, while Enterprise Resource Planning Systems prove more complicated.
Defense
Immigration checks for contract jobs spur debate
Contractors say automated system for confirming the legal status of workers is error-prone.
Oversight