Oversight
Waxman may push committee's oversight role
New chairman of House Energy and Commerce Committee is expected to increase emphasis on government accountability and pursue a transparency agenda.
Oversight
Patent office cites progress in breaking application logjam
Agency's year-end numbers indicate it exceeded some of its targets.
Features
Getting in Line
Most agencies (and companies) still don’t align information technology with business strategies, but the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has started to.
News
Lawmakers rebut Justice report on attorney firings
Sen. Pete Domenici and Rep. Heather Wilson fight suggestions that they had a hand in the removal of David Iglesias.
Oversight
Democrats: Report on U.S. attorney firings leaves questions
Nora Dannehy, a career prosecutor, will direct probe.
Oversight
House Judiciary chairman slams Appropriations panel over jurisdiction
Spat concerns an NIH mandate requiring federally supported scientists to submit their research manuscripts for free access on the Internet.
Tech
Technology chiefs poised to take a more strategic role
The transition to a new presidential administration could offer federal CIOs a chance to change their focus.
Features
Backing Into Conservation
While being eco-friendly isn’t the driving force behind the data center consolidation at VA, it’s turning out to be a big fringe benefit.
Defense
Stronger oversight of intelligence hubs encouraged
Civil liberties advocates say the rules governing state "fusion centers" are unclear, and the centers have experienced mission creep.
Oversight
PTO deputy director to leave agency next month
Announcement comes as lawmakers fight to break an impasse on legislation to overhaul the patent system.
Oversight
Privacy protections strengthened in health IT bill
But amended version of legislation also states that a "good faith" data disclosure, like a letter sent to the wrong address, would not constitute a privacy breach.
Features
The Transformers
The transition to a new administration could offer chief information officers a chance to shift from an operations role to a strategic one.
News
House supplemental bill praised for including extra research and science funds
A Senate vote on the House version is possible this week, and President Bush has indicated that he will probably sign it.
News
Homeland Security official warns U.S. workforce faces skills 'crisis'
Science and technology undersecretary Jay Cohen warns of lack of math and science competitiveness.
Defense
Committee revives debate over green card allocation
Members continue to push legislation that would allow more highly skilled foreign workers into the United States.
Defense
Lawmaker seeks to set standards for DHS handling of sensitive unclassified info
Move comes in wake of White House effort to set up consistent system across government for safeguarding sensitive documents.
Oversight
Critics want panel to more closely scrutinize DHS E-Verify initiative
Department has not asked advisory committee to report on program enabling employers to electronically verify the legal status of newly hired workers.
Oversight
Report: Justice collects more fines but funding stays flat
Inspector general has recovered $4.7 million in fines and restitutions since October, despite a relatively level budget and staff size.
Oversight
Cisco grilled for allegedly helping Chinese censor, spy on dissidents
Company official downplays allegations, says the only equipment sold to country's public security bureau were routing and switching products.
Management
Use a Safety Net
Telework and network access are critical to continuity of operations, IT officials say.
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