Accurate, Focused Research on Law, Technology and Knowledge Discovery Since 2002

You Are Here: Home » Archives: March 2010

Daily Archives: March 29, 2010

Federal Cloud Computing Initiatives Gain Traction

by on

Follow up to previous postings on cloud computing, see this i360Gov.com Special Report, April 2010 – Federal Cloud Computing Initiatives Gain Traction.

  • “The current administration recommends launching cloud computing pilot tests for applications ranging from communications and remote access, to virtual data centers, analytics/reporting, web portals, collaboration and both records and case management. And while U.S. Chief Information Officer Vivek Kundra intends to shrink the total number of government IT initiatives, cloud computing remains a top priority. In fact, public sector investment in cloud computing will likely more than double in the next five years, according to a recent report by analyst firm INPUT in Reston, Va. As the federal government modernizes IT infrastructures, agencies are exploring cloud computing as a viable alternative to buying and maintaining additional servers and software. Industry observers cite the administration’s Open Government Directive and the apps.gov website as a prime example. NASA, meanwhile, launched Nebula, a home-grown cloud computing environment designed to let outside scientists contribute…”

    • Understanding the Economy: State by State Snapshots

    by on

    “The Joint Economic Committee released a report entitled Understanding the Economy: State-by-State Snapshots, which provides easy access to the major economic indicators in all 50 states and the District of Columbia in the areas of jobs, unemployment, personal earnings and housing. Key economic statistics for each state include: Jobs created or lost since the start… Continue Reading

    Unnecessary Barriers Study Reveals Government Has Work to Do in Hiring and Retaining Americans with Disabilities

    by on

    News release: “Telework ExchangeSM, a public-private partnership focused on expanding telework adoption, in partnership with the Federal Managers Association, today announced the results of the Unnecessary Barriers study, which explores agencies’ performance in hiring, retaining, and effectively managing employees with disabilities. The study reveals that 71 percent of Federal employees feel their agency is committed… Continue Reading

    Bureau of Economic Analysis: Personal Income and Outlays

    by on

    News release: “Personal income increased $1.2 billion, or less than 0.1 percent, and disposable personal income (DPI) increased $1.6 billion, or less than 0.1 percent, in February, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Personal consumption expenditures (PCE) increased $34.7 billion, or 0.3 percent. In January, personal income increased $30.4 billion, or 0.3 percent, DPI… Continue Reading

    Bipartisan Transparency Caucus Launched

    by on

    News release: “[March 25, 2010] U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL) and U.S. Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) announced the formation of the bipartisan Transparency Caucus which will serve as a resource for Members of Congress on bipartisan open government initiatives. The caucus will promote legislation that requires federal information to be freely accessible, as well as… Continue Reading

    CRS: Violence Against Women Act: History and Federal Funding

    by on

    Violence Against Women Act: History and Federal Funding, Garrine P. Laney, Analyst in Social Policy, February 26, 2010 The Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005 (VAWA 2005) (P.L. 109-162) was enacted on January 5, 2006. Among other things, VAWA 2005 reauthorized existing VAWA programs and created many new programs. The… Continue Reading

    Federal Government Telework Figures More Prominently After Record Breaking Winter Storms

    by on

    FederalNewsRadio.com: “OPM Director John Berry…testified before the House Transportation Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management about preparing for the next disaster in the region. During written testimony, Berry reaffirmed his “commitment to advancing telework” for federal workers and his idea of being able, someday, to declare a “mobile workday.”…During her testimony, Carter… Continue Reading

    USDA: The Food Assistance Landscape, FY 2009 Annual Report

    by on

    The Food Assistance Landscape, FY 2009 Annual Report “Expenditures for Food Assistance Exceed Previous Record High Federal expenditures for USDA’s food assistance programs totaled $78.8 billion in fiscal 2009, a 29-percent increase over the previous fiscal year—the largest percentage increase in 34 years. Fiscal 2009 marked the ninth consecutive year in which food assistance expenditures… Continue Reading