The administration’s International Strategy for Cyberspace released on Monday is more a dream or vision than a set of hard-nosed proposals. Yet it does have strong expressions of value, calling for “norms of behavior” expected of other nations. To get to this future vision, the administration proposes a 3D approach — diplomacy, defense and development.Read… Read more »
This interview is part of a series on GovLoop called “GovInsights” where we interview and highlight the thoughts and perspectives of professors at who are researching and writing about government issues. This time we talked with, Dr. Patrick Malone is an Executive-in-Residence Professor for the Department of and Policy at American University, in Washington, D.C.Read… Read more »
Maine has passed significant health insurance reform allowing for more interstate purchasing and insurance subsidies for some citizens. Amendments to the bill include measures to keep rates from rising in rural areas and will ensure that people do not have to travel long distances for health care. The measure passed the state Senate 24-10 andRead… Read more »
With bicycle-sharing coming to Boston (MA) in a few months, Fortune interviewed Alta Bicycle Share president Alison Cohen about technology, revenues, and the future of bike sharing in North America. On technology: “Our bikes and stations are built by Public Bike System of Montreal…With a system that’s secure like that, theft and vandalism are veryRead… Read more »
BLAGO TRIAL UPDATE. The Times. “Disgraced former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich did not want to mix fundraising and governing, a former aide said on Monday, but other witnesses said political donations and government favors were linked.” COALITION AGAINST DRAFT EO. Story here. “In a letter sent Monday to Obama, groups such as the U.S. ChamberRead… Read more »
In my last blog I mentioned an episode with our learned GSA counsel over donuts. That was not my only conflict with Sweet Caroline, Esq. over donuts. Yes, these events really happened. Caroline devoted much of her career to assuring that no government employee ever violated any ethical standards, no matter how much this policyRead… Read more »
DRAFT EXECUTIVE ORDER HEARING. GovExec covers yesterday’s hearing here. “Many lawmakers say the draft order is politically motivated and requires businesses to submit unneeded information that could negatively affect the awarding of contracts. ‘It is not necessary for you to do your job, and your office will not look at it,’ said House Oversight andRead… Read more »
On 12 May 2011 the Obama Administration unveiled its cybersecurity legislative proposal. The entire proposal is available for your review at this link: cybersecurity legislative proposal. But I most strongly recommend you read the context provided by the government’s Cybersecurity Coordinator and Special Assistant to the President Howard Schmidt first. Howard provided a clear introductionRead… Read more »
For those unfamiliar with the term, Integrated Product Teams, commonly called IPT’s, are cross-functional working groups that design a specific product, document, or process. The difference between an IPT and a regular working group is the authority vested in an IPT by its sponsors (usually senior leadership), and that its mission, vision, and goals areRead… Read more »
INPUT Senior Analyst Jeff Webster reports on Illinois’ mega sole source contract with Motorola Yesterday, the state of Illinois announced it received final approval from the Sole Source Hearing Panel to move forward with a 10-year, $114 million sole source contract with Motorola for the continued operation of the state’s STARCOM 21 public safety radioRead… Read more »