Senate panel approves VA CIO nominee
The Senate Veterans Affairs Committee approves the nomination of Robert Howard as the Veterans Affairs Department CIO and assistant secretary for information and technology.
Doan aims for fiscal efficiency
GSA administrator Lurita Doan said that although many agencies accept budgets that run in the red, this will not be tolerated while she is in charge.
$447b Defense budget OK'd
A Senate and House appropriations conference committee has approved a $447 billion Defense budget, including $70 billion for military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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DOD, GAO spar over travel booking system
When fully deployed, the Defense Department estimates that its travel booking system will save $56 million each year in net savings. The Government Accountability Office, however, calls that figure 'highly questionable.'
Air Force financial management contracted to Multimax
A four-year, $9.5 million task order to maintain the Air Force's global financial management system has been contracted to Multimax Inc.
Army data communications deal goes to Raytheon
The Army has chosen Raytheon Co. as the winner of a five-year, $48 million contract to standardize and integrate its communications systems.
Army awards Quantum Research $449M missile deal
The Army has awarded Quantum Research International Inc. the contract to support its Space and Missile Defense Command. The deal could be worth more than $449 million over 10 years.
Marines to be battle ready with VirTra simulator
The Marine Corps awarded VirTra Systems Inc. a contract for its small-arms training simulator that should pave the way for continued procurement of the devices.
A little too virtual?
The problems solved by file storage virtualization products might not be real enough to motivate buyers.
OMB should test agency financial management compliance
The Office of Management and Budget and the Government Accountability Office continue to disagree over how much assurance is necessary to determine compliance with federal financial management regulations.
OMB makes headway on e-gov funding
The Office of Management and Budget believes it has made a significant breakthrough with lawmakers about the benefits of e-government.
HHS pursues transparency in health IT
The Health and Human Services Department plans to harness the participation of physicians, hospitals, insurance plans, employers and consumers to make health care quality and prices more transparent.
Security issues dominate confirmation of VA technology chief
The Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee likely will vote later today to confirm Robert T. Howard as the department's CIO.
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Feds getting comfortable with SOA
Agency program managers and IT professionals are becoming well-acquainted with the concept of service-oriented architecture, even in cases where they are not using the methodology, according to a new report.
GSA reorg bill clears Congress, awaits president's signature
The General Services Administration's long-awaited reorganization is just the president's signature away from being complete.
Neal Fox | GSA: Incubator for change
There are a number of important initiatives GSA needs to undertake in its new role as an incubator for change. Ultimately, this is not about GSA but about the customers.
Army, Air Force cellular buys to save $200M
The contracts provide discounts of 17 percent or more, depending on the rate plan, a contracting officer said.
Army communications deal goes to Raytheon
Raytheon Co. won a five-year, $48 million contract from the Army to standardize and integrate its communications systems.
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