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Problems loom for broadband stimulus

Although $7.2 billion in grants and loans are set for distribution as part of the broadband stimulus plan under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (.pdf), federal agencies have only awarded Read more...

Recovery.gov gets a makeover

The website charting the results of the Obama administration's stimulus plan was overhauled and launched again on Sept. 28. The revamped site features sophisticated charts and visual elements showing Read more...

FCC looks to other countries for broadband ideas

Federal regulators are looking around the world at the successes other countries have had with broadband development. They're focusing on Sweden and more than 30 other countries from Australia to the Read more...

Obama's budget seeks millions for DHS cybersecurity

Don't get excited yet, but President Obama's proposed 2010 budget includes $355 million to support the National Cyber Security Division at the Department of Homeland Security. The money will be used Read more...

How to make e-Health records a reality

The Obama administration is about to spend $19 billion to make computerized medical records a part of doctor's offices. It's one of many components in the stimulus plan signed into law last week. But Read more...

Civil servants in driver's seat for stimulus plan

Civil servants will play a pivotal role in making sure President Obama's $787 billion stimulus plan works and the money flows fast enough to boost the economy. The Washington Post reported on Monday Read more...