New disaster action plan sparks hope; contractor named in Obama breach [+ more from FCW.com]

Having trouble viewing this email? View as a web page. Daily News March 24, 2008 http://www.fcw.com Daily News for IT professionals in government Subscription Services | RSS | Blogs | Jobs | Events | Contact Us Federal 100: Winners have fresh perspectives This year's list of Federal 100 award winners is packed with individuals who looked at problems in new ways and saw a way forward toward new solutions. Read More Editorial: The recognition continues Nominations are now open for the 2008 Rising Star awards, which recognize the work done by younger people in government and industry. Read More ADVERTISEMENT FEDERAL IT NEWS New plan for disaster action inspires hope Framework outlines roles for authorities in responding to large-scale incidents Contractor that accessed Obama's passport file named Stanley of Arlington, Va., was involved in the breach, a State Department source says. DOD refines architecture strategy Business transformation office links EA to Global Information Grid strategy IG: Coast Guard struggles with homeland security It is having trouble meeting those goals in addition to its traditional responsibilities, a new report states. EPA may have lost data in hasty library closures Poor planning is seen as the cause of possible losses that librarians now decry. House members seek information on proposed regulations Lawmakers question exemption for reporting fraud and abuse. Chertoff names director of cybersecurity center Entrepreneur and author Rod Beckstrom will be the first director of the National Cyber Security Center. 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