Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Opponents protest president’s proposed rule in his own Web 2.0 style
Heritage Foundation turns to social networking to try to preserve conscience protections for health care workers.
Oversight
Task force takes global view of digital archiving
Experts say digital preservation to be a top international priority.
Oversight
Lawmakers favor outside access to legislative data
House committee asks Library of Congress to explore solutions for supplying the public with raw legislative information.
Oversight
HHS chief aims for IT job credentials in a year
Group says move to digital health records is hampered by workforce shortage.
Oversight
Backers of bill on federal Web services seek action
Measure would order agencies to measure citizen satisfaction with government services, including Web interactions.
Oversight
Official touts Bush's efforts to improve e-government
Deputy e-gov chief says governmentwide Web sites have helped users navigate bureaucratic maze.
Oversight
Agencies are cautious of software accessed online
The Bush administration is now endorsing hosted software for agency use.
Oversight
EPA's move to 'modernize' libraries spurs concerns
Congress has ordered agency to restore network of libraries that had been closed or consolidated.
Defense
Lawmaker predicts U.S.-China space race
Report details mutual mistrust, partly because of a surprise anti-satellite weapons test that China conducted last January.
Oversight
Legal experts, labor leaders decry e-mail ruling
National Labor Relations Board lets employers block employees from using company e-mail for "non-job-related solicitations."
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.
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.
News
NASA will check backgrounds despite criticism
Investigations are part of a security directive that requires all federal agencies to issue standard identification cards.
Oversight
Tech problems hamper drug agency, report says
FDA Science Board Advisory Committee calls IT issues at agency "problematic" and potentially "dangerous."
Defense
Panel eyes ways to enhance hospital communications
Advisory committee was formed to ensure that medical facilities can communicate with each other during disasters.
Tech
Courts offer libraries free access to e-records
Service would be available at 16 library systems nationwide under a joint project of the courts and the Government Printing Office.
Tech
FCC announces creation of telehealth initiative
The plan will fund dedicated broadband networks for telehealth activities, like videoconference consultations or second opinions from out-of-state specialists.
Oversight
Privacy concerns plague Senate health IT legislation
Expert says bill relies too heavily on standards issued under a flawed 1996 law.
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.
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