Shutdown still in play, White House says
With the clock running out on a continuing resolution funding multiple agencies, the White House and the Congress appear to be edging toward a deal -- but a lot can still go wrong.
Oval Office squabble raises fears of shutdown
It was just supposed to be a photo op but it turned into public squabble as President Donald Trump and top Democrats argued on camera about a possible government shutdown.
JEDI bid draws ire of Microsoft employees
A group of Microsoft employees are lobbying the company to drop its pursuit of the $10 billion JEDI contract, saying what the company should not build technology used to wage war.
DHS wants insights on supply chain risks
The Department of Homeland Security is looking for an unclassified source of information about potential cybersecurity risks in the IT supply chain.
Powner to exit GAO
After 16 years working at the Government Accountability Office, IT oversight expert Dave Powner is taking his talents to MITRE.
Congress puts more scrutiny on OTAs
On heels of a negative GAO report, House members want to put more oversight and scrutiny on DOD's use of "other transaction authority" awards.
House wants more strings on DOD's cloud funding
The House defense appropriations bill includes new reporting requirements on the JEDI project and the Defense Enterprise Office Solutions cloud efforts.
VA signs $10B deal with Cerner
Acting VA Secretary Robert Wilkie signed the deal naming Cerner as the sole-source software provider on the agency's health record modernization effort.
With Shulkin out at VA, what happens to the Cerner deal?
The Department of Veterans Affairs looked set to ink a $10 billion deal for new health record software system. Then the secretary got fired.
Tech trade groups urge DOD to rethink cloud strategy
The Department of Defense reaped more than 1,000 comments on cloud procurement, including suggestions from technology trade groups to reshape its approach on a planned single-vendor cloud deal.
Congress passes 3-week funding bill
With the clock running out on government funding, the House and the Senate passed a bill to keep agencies open over the holidays.
Another shutdown looms ahead of holidays
House leaders are scrapping a plan to extend government operations through mid-January while fully funding defense at 2018 levels, but it's not clear what will replace it.
Congressional delays cause missed deadline for VA-Cerner contract
As Congress drags its feet, the VA has to wait to sign a multibillion contract for a new electronic health record system.
Are we headed for a shutdown?
The possibility of a shutdown Dec. 8 continues to grow as the White House and Democrats clash.
Cerner looks to build on VA, DOD success
Health record software provider Cerner is poised to capitalize on gains in the government market as it preps for a massive sole-source Veterans Affairs integration contract.
VA faces lawsuit over Cerner health record plan
An electronic health records vendor sues the Department of Veterans Affairs over the VA's plan to award a sole source contract for Cerner's commercial EHR product used by the U.S. military.
IT modernization fund passes House hurdle
The Modernizing Government Technology Act, which includes a $500 million IT fund, passed the House of Representatives this week on a voice vote, but the Senate outlook is less certain.
Reax to Trump son-in-law leading reinvention effort
Seasoned government managers are hopeful about an innovation effort backed by the president, but they see pitfalls and the possibility of duplication.
VA feeling pressure to move to commercial provider for health record system
The Department of Veterans Affairs must decide whether to keep and improve its home-grown Vista heath record system or move to a commercial provider.
New leader of GSA's Technology Transformation Service talks transition, strategy
Ex-Pixar developer turned Technology Transformation Service leader Rob Cook talks about his transition into the role and his shop's strategy going forward.
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