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February 2008

February 29, 2008
Bill proposes new employee verification system
DHS: SBInet system not being mothballed
Cyber Storm II stirring
NRC CIO looks to modernize agency
IBM protests FBI fingerprint system award
FAR Council issues final security configuration rule
IG: DOD fails to keep contractor performance records
Springer touts OPM's strategic plan for next two years
DHS' network monitoring system ready for upgrade

February 28, 2008
Howard to leave HUD for NRC
Lawmakers blast DHS' efforts to share intell with state, local partners
DHS solves CIO clearance problem
Sen. Lieberman wants congressional research to be public
Obama promises small-biz support
Coast Guard tests waters with new patrol programs
Lawmakers want quality, not quantity, in security clearances

February 27, 2008
DHS pushes back schedule for deploying virtual fence
Survey shows CIOs losing seat at the table
Transportation security officers get more whistleblower protection
Officials debate disclosure of executives' pay

February 26, 2008
Report: NARA doubted White House e-mail archives in 2004
DHS seeks new workforce formula
Census to update online database
TSA deputy CIO moving to U.S. Courts
USPS names Philo as new CIO
VA fills out security staff with CISO
DHS allows industry liaison to keep his business ties
Panel: Management agenda in feds' hands

February 25, 2008
Demand for hybrid driver's licenses high in Washington
DHS awards three contracts for HSPD-12 services
OPM makes it easier to retire
Lawmakers ask agencies for data security update
Lawmaker opposes agencies proving their own discrimination

February 22, 2008
DHS accepts Project 28
To rev recruitment, CBP turns to NASCAR
Education Department in market for security tools
USPTO reveals plans for 2008 IT procurements
Satellite shootdowns not a threat to DOD space assets, analyst says
Law requires agencies to ask contractors about health benefits

February 21, 2008
Army's technology needs translate into busy procurement year
GAO: Forest Service falls down on competitive-sourcing job
Army to lift ban on public access to online library
TSA's CISO to join Unisys

February 20, 2008
HIE's top state e-health agendas
DOD to test system to improve intergovernmental transactions
Agencies trying to strike a balance between security, information sharing
Case closed after DHS drops labor relations plan
Government accountants: Taxpayers distrust federal financial reporting
State gets new CIO
Some agencies must plan for TIC initiative, officials say
New tech improves communication for employees with loss of hearing

February 19, 2008
DHS' Church moving back to industry
Treasury, OMB assemble brief on fiscal challenges
DHS responds to congressional criticism of Charbo promotion
Bush administration calls for health IT to control costs
FedSource has problems with DOD task orders, IG says
DHS abandons efforts to implement new labor relations rules

February 18, 2008
DHS handoff worries lawmakers
Experts find fault with cyberdirective
IT budget request focuses on savings

February 15, 2008
VA to use IT to speed disability benefits
OMB's latest e-gov report shows continued effects on agencies, citizens
Bush nominates new SBA IG
OMB: Security clearance backlog will be under control this year
Comptroller general to leave GAO for foundation
DOT to release RFI to develop networked roads, cars

February 14, 2008
OMB does not support bill to update FISMA
DOD, OPM said ready for security clearance reform
Report: Agencies need pipeline of new hires
Officials seek information on departing employees
Air Force delays decision on Cyber Command's location
VA makes headway in managing IT
Chertoff: DHS likely to accept Project 28 within days

February 13, 2008
DHS' IG: Legacy IT systems pose a major challenge
USDA wants to make geospatial data easier to share
Experts: Use a vision of the future to sell IPv6
Pay for performance hammered at House hearing
DEA to upgrade IT infrastructure

February 12, 2008
Judge to let group explore Office of Administration's workings
FAA wants help becoming cybersecurity shared-services provider
DHS directorate elusive, CRS report states
FBI awards NGI contract to Lockheed Martin

February 11, 2008
Justice Department files charges in espionage cases
FAA faces management, technical, funding challenges
DHS' annual privacy report later than expected, again
EU may require biometrics for entry
Audit finds shortcomings in DOD's workforce plan
Bush urges agencies to buy from AbilityOne program

February 8, 2008
GAO to DHS: Monitor use of special acquisition authority
Panel gets opposing views on DOD's business transformation plans
Senators blast rule for woman-owned businesses
Oversight board: IRS can reach e-filing goal of 80 percent by 2012

February 7, 2008
OPM names new modernization chief
Security could consume 10 percent of IT budget
Unions oppose bill with patent law changes
OPM’s automated retirement system could take a hit
Audit criticizes DOD’s IT contingency plans

February 6, 2008
Administration sees key role for PIOs
NNSA wants more funding for cybersecurity
Transportation's 2009 budget targets gridlock relief
IG: National icons at risk
Bush wants a security clearance reform plan by April 30

February 5, 2008
Lawmakers say budget underfunds FDA
SBInet hits software snag
Bush asks to boost State and USAID budgets for information technology
VA budget would boost health IT, claims processing
SBA requests funding to improve loan-processing system
OMB puts more investments on management watch list
GSA awards risk analysis services contracts
Bush budget would cut IRS systems modernization
DOD budget request focuses on personnel, not IT
EPA uses Web 2.0 to clean up the environment
Budget takes aim at Justice earmarks

February 4, 2008
2009 budget attacks escalating Medicare costs
Bush requests big budget increases for science agencies
Border security, immigration would get budget boost in '09
White House not telling what programs will be cut
Budget request: GSA seeks single fund for citizen services
HHS seeks ONCHIT funding increase
Budget proposes 7.2 percent increase in IT spending at Labor
USDA IT budget boosts financial management modernization funds
IG to investigate traffic data program, contract
GAO raises red flags on retirement systems modernization
IT budget request for 2009 tops $70 billion
DOD adjusts to new pay rules
A void in the community
Exodus depletes USDA CIO's office

February 1, 2008
Rep. Thompson condemns DHS decision to promote Charbo
OMB officials say Congress more accepting of e-gov
GSA officials trade places
Union disputes OPM claim of success in new pay systems
OMB: Agencies cut payment errors
Rep. Davis suggests his replacement as Congress' contracting lead
OPM offers cultural training online

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