Digital Government

Winning strategies for workplace knowledge management

The explosion in avenues of communication means everyone has a voice and wants to be heard, and the office is no exception. The result is a flood of innovation that can boost an organization's production and morale exponentially.

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The way to better contracts

Writing performance-based contracts might take longer in the short run, but the long-term benefits are more than worth it, writes Steve Kelman.

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Social media is now mission media

Social media has become an important tool in combat operations and communications. But the science behind it -- knowledge management -- can be a tough sell in the closed culture of DOD.

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Regulators, first responders square off for a piece of the 'D Block'

First responder groups, regulators and members of Congress are at odds over how to create a next-generation broadband network for public safety.

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Senate's Public Online Information Act draws criticism

Both contracting groups and some open government advocates say Sen. Tester's bill goes too far in disclosing contractor information.

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Telework bill comes up short in the House

Supporters fail to get two-thirds majority necessary to pass legislation under suspension of the rules.

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Computer problems lead to skyrocketing Census costs

The report from the Commerce Department inspector general offers details on the scope of problems as more than 600,000 census workers begin fanning neighborhoods this month to conduct interviews.

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Group recommends upgrading VA health system with open source

Report submitted to Veterans Administration has implications for the White House's push for a national network for health records.

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Hint to VA: Use the Internet

The Veterans Affairs Department completed a study in 1988 that determined up to 30 percent of Vietnam Veterans suffered from post traumatic stress disorder and in 2000 Congress directed VA to do a follow-up study and they want officials to interview the same people they talked to for the first study.

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Shining a Light on Health IT

Communities large and small--from San Diego, New Orleans and Indianapolis to Stoneville, Miss. and Brewer, Maine--are among 15 named this week as models for advancing the use of health information technology.

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Cloud security: Feds on cusp of change

Experts assess the future of certification in cloud computing and the types of security agencies must address.

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Barriers to Work-Life Balance

While the federal government has made some progress in improving employee work-life balance, management resistance and a lack of coordinated programs often cause agencies to underutilize telework and other flexibility programs, witnesses told a Senate subcommittee on Tuesday.