Nextgov - All Contenthttp://www.nextgov.com/Federal technology news, best practices, and web 2.0 tools.en-usWed, 16 May 2012 10:50:00 -0400House panel wants to spend an additional $874 million on weaponshttp://www.nextgov.com/defense/2012/05/house-panel-wants-spend-additional-874-million-weapons/55761/The full appropriations committee is slated to take up the proposal Thursday.Dawn LimWed, 16 May 2012 10:50:00 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/defense/2012/05/house-panel-wants-spend-additional-874-million-weapons/55761/DefenseLockheed Martin C-130J transport planes are among the weapons on the wish list.Remy de la Mauviniere/AP file photoPortable dialysis tool sought by military could reduce fatality rate from sepsishttp://www.nextgov.com/health/2012/05/portable-dialysis-tool-sought-military-could-reduce-fatality-rate-sepsis/55756/Device could save tens of thousands of lives annually.Dawn LimWed, 16 May 2012 08:00:40 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/health/2012/05/portable-dialysis-tool-sought-military-could-reduce-fatality-rate-sepsis/55756/HealthTraditional dialysis machines are not portable.beerkoff / Shutterstock.com Senators Give the Nod to a New Maternal Health Apphttp://www.nextgov.com/emerging-tech/emerging-tech-blog/2012/05/senators-give-nod-new-maternal-health-app/55753/Consider it a late Mother’s Day gift. Joseph MarksTue, 15 May 2012 16:58:29 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/emerging-tech/emerging-tech-blog/2012/05/senators-give-nod-new-maternal-health-app/55753/Emerging Tech - Emerging TechArmy eyes options for filling an ‘urgent need’ for tactical radioshttp://www.nextgov.com/defense/2012/05/army-eyes-options-filling-urgent-need-tactical-radios/55751/The service needs to equip a brigade heading to Afghanistan in 2013.Bob BrewinTue, 15 May 2012 16:31:36 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/defense/2012/05/army-eyes-options-filling-urgent-need-tactical-radios/55751/DefenseA soldier uses a JTRS Rifleman Radio during a network evaluation exercise in 2011. U.S. ArmyHey, How About a Smartphone App to Track Vet Benefits?http://www.nextgov.com/defense/whats-brewin/2012/05/hey-how-about-smartphone-app-track-vet-benefits/55750/VA's notice process comes from another era. Bob BrewinTue, 15 May 2012 16:29:24 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/defense/whats-brewin/2012/05/hey-how-about-smartphone-app-track-vet-benefits/55750/Defense - What's BrewinYoung Techies For Hirehttp://www.nextgov.com/technology-news/wired-workplace/2012/05/young-techies-hire/55747/Agencies will soon have access to a list of available IT professionals. Brittany BallenstedtTue, 15 May 2012 14:01:00 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/technology-news/wired-workplace/2012/05/young-techies-hire/55747/News - Wired WorkplaceU.S. must strut cyber might to stop attacks, Cartwright sayshttp://www.nextgov.com/cybersecurity/2012/05/us-must-strut-cyber-might-stop-attacks-cartwright-says/55745/Adversaries need to see the nation has the goods and the guts to execute a successful cyberattack if provoked, retired general says. Aliya SternsteinTue, 15 May 2012 13:42:37 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/cybersecurity/2012/05/us-must-strut-cyber-might-stop-attacks-cartwright-says/55745/CybersecurityA Web-based app could help combat pirates and arms traffickershttp://www.nextgov.com/emerging-tech/2012/05/web-based-app-could-help-combat-pirates-and-arms-traffickers/55736/The Navy is exploring technologies to mitigate maritime threats.Dawn LimTue, 15 May 2012 11:00:00 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/emerging-tech/2012/05/web-based-app-could-help-combat-pirates-and-arms-traffickers/55736/Emerging TechThinkstockInnovation Depends on Network and Data Securityhttp://www.nextgov.com/cybersecurity/cybersecurity-report/2012/05/innovation-depends-network-and-data-security/55738/Too often, cybersecurity requirements are viewed as impediments to progress.Jessica Herrera-Flanigan Tue, 15 May 2012 10:17:00 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/cybersecurity/cybersecurity-report/2012/05/innovation-depends-network-and-data-security/55738/Cybersecurity - Cybersecurity ReportExposed to anthrax? In the future, your shirt could provide early warning.http://www.nextgov.com/defense/2012/05/exposed-anthrax-your-shirt-may-give-you-heads-future/55735/The Pentagon wants clothing and paint that contain bio-warfare detectors. Dawn LimTue, 15 May 2012 09:00:00 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/defense/2012/05/exposed-anthrax-your-shirt-may-give-you-heads-future/55735/DefenseA hazardous materials team is needed when powdered substances are thought to be anthrax often. Dave Martin/APBrain scanning computer system takes over the work of stressed multitaskershttp://www.nextgov.com/emerging-tech/2012/05/brain-scanning-computer-system-takes-over-work-stressed-multitaskers/55734/Researchers are investigating other mental states that could be measured. Dawn LimTue, 15 May 2012 07:27:39 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/emerging-tech/2012/05/brain-scanning-computer-system-takes-over-work-stressed-multitaskers/55734/Emerging TechOliver Sved / Shutterstock.com Think before you tweethttp://www.nextgov.com/mobile/2012/05/think-you-tweet/55728/Report urges agencies to develop social media strategies and policies for engaging with followers. Joseph MarksMon, 14 May 2012 16:35:00 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/mobile/2012/05/think-you-tweet/55728/MobileTimur Emek/APVA launches a healthcare data mapping projecthttp://www.nextgov.com/health/2012/05/va-launches-healthcare-data-mapping-project/55727/The open source dictionary is key to developing a joint health record with the Pentagon. Bob BrewinMon, 14 May 2012 16:27:51 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/health/2012/05/va-launches-healthcare-data-mapping-project/55727/HealthThe VA's Salt Lake City hospital will host the pilot program.Veterans AffairsMemorial Day? That’s About Vacation http://www.nextgov.com/defense/whats-brewin/2012/05/memorial-day-s-about-vacation/55725/The solemn day has turned into just another three-day weekend. Bob BrewinMon, 14 May 2012 16:18:00 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/defense/whats-brewin/2012/05/memorial-day-s-about-vacation/55725/Defense - What's BrewinHHS Seeks Help With Health Exchangeshttp://www.nextgov.com/health/health-it/2012/05/hhs-seeks-help-health-exchanges/55722/Department puts out request for information. John PulleyMon, 14 May 2012 14:55:37 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/health/health-it/2012/05/hhs-seeks-help-health-exchanges/55722/Health - Health ITHiring Reform Will Help IT Majorshttp://www.nextgov.com/technology-news/wired-workplace/2012/05/hiring-reform-will-help-it-majors/55720/Pathways Program makes it easier for students to find jobs in the federal government. Brittany BallenstedtMon, 14 May 2012 13:45:18 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/technology-news/wired-workplace/2012/05/hiring-reform-will-help-it-majors/55720/News - Wired WorkplaceAn ambiguous FBI cyber alert raises more questions than it answershttp://www.nextgov.com/cybersecurity/2012/05/ambiguous-fbi-cyber-alert-raises-more-questions-it-answers/55717/Warning about malware aimed at U.S. business travelers abroad fails to provide critical information, including where the attacks have occurred.Aliya SternsteinMon, 14 May 2012 13:28:11 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/cybersecurity/2012/05/ambiguous-fbi-cyber-alert-raises-more-questions-it-answers/55717/CybersecurityThinkstockA Single Federal Email System is Interesting, but Unlikelyhttp://www.nextgov.com/emerging-tech/emerging-tech-blog/2012/05/single-federal-email-system-interesting-unlikely/55713/Federal CIO says he’s curiously watching Canada’s plan for a single government email, but that isn’t the right answer for the U.S.Joseph MarksMon, 14 May 2012 10:46:08 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/emerging-tech/emerging-tech-blog/2012/05/single-federal-email-system-interesting-unlikely/55713/Emerging Tech - Emerging TechThe Next Big Thing in Teleworkhttp://www.nextgov.com/technology/wired-workplace/2012/05/next-big-thing-telework/55698/Bring your own device strategies dominate Telework Town Hall. Brittany BallenstedtMon, 14 May 2012 02:00:00 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/technology/wired-workplace/2012/05/next-big-thing-telework/55698/Technology - Wired WorkplacePentagon opens classified cyber program to all defense contractors, ISPshttp://www.nextgov.com/defense/2012/05/pentagon-opens-classified-cyber-program-all-defense-contractors-isps/55707/The White House is under pressure to increase voluntary information sharing. Aliya SternsteinFri, 11 May 2012 17:26:32 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/defense/2012/05/pentagon-opens-classified-cyber-program-all-defense-contractors-isps/55707/DefenseDefense Department file photoDomestic drones could be hijacked or jammed, pilots and manufacturers warnhttp://www.nextgov.com/technology-news/2012/05/domestic-drones-could-be-hijacked-or-jammed-pilots-and-manufacturers-warn/55705/The Federal Aviation Administration is weighing the widespread use of remotely piloted aircraft.Bob BrewinFri, 11 May 2012 17:07:29 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/technology-news/2012/05/domestic-drones-could-be-hijacked-or-jammed-pilots-and-manufacturers-warn/55705/NewsAir ForceMarines award $775 million computer hardware contract to 10 companieshttp://www.nextgov.com/defense/2012/05/marines-award-775-million-computer-hardware-contract-10-companies/55703/Massive buy covers purchase of 400,000 computers and servers over five years.Bob BrewinFri, 11 May 2012 16:57:20 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/defense/2012/05/marines-award-775-million-computer-hardware-contract-10-companies/55703/DefenseMarine CorpsMeet the New Executive Branch Communications Support Office http://www.nextgov.com/defense/whats-brewin/2012/05/meet-new-executive-branch-communications-support-office/55701/Name better describes what the White House Communications Agency does. Bob BrewinFri, 11 May 2012 16:42:00 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/defense/whats-brewin/2012/05/meet-new-executive-branch-communications-support-office/55701/Defense - What's BrewinFast Access to Health Data as a Patient Right http://www.nextgov.com/health/health-it/2012/05/fast-access-health-data-patient-right/55700/John PulleyFri, 11 May 2012 16:29:03 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/health/health-it/2012/05/fast-access-health-data-patient-right/55700/Health - Health ITTelework will play a big role in government digital strategy, federal CIO sayshttp://www.nextgov.com/cio-briefing/2012/05/telework-will-play-big-role-government-digital-strategy-federal-cio-says/55697/VanRoekel aims to reduce and simplify technology contracts. Joseph MarksFri, 11 May 2012 15:21:46 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/cio-briefing/2012/05/telework-will-play-big-role-government-digital-strategy-federal-cio-says/55697/CIO BriefingThinkstock