That’s the scoop from Technology Daily’s Aliya Sternstein, who reports that the House has notified Members that “secure blog software is now available for those who choose to maintain online journals.” Sternstein doesn’t say what software the House Administration Committee actually approved, though a spokeswoman told her that Members can use other blog tools if they meet House security standards. She also reports that Members are expected to comply with the same regulations pertaining to franked mail.
My favorite detail from her article: “While blogs are not yet widespread on federal Web sites, the CIA uses more than 1,000 internal blogs, and Montgomery County, Md., hosts a blog for the Division of Solid Waste.” And indeed the Division of Solid Waste does have a blog, Talkin’ Trash. Hilarious!
More details on Beltway Blogroll.