Digital Government

Tech firms back two Senate Commerce Republicans

Lawmakers have pro-business records and voted for massive telecommunications deregulation bill.

Digital Government

Tech makes this the year of the youth vote

Facebook, Twitter and text messages hooked many young voters on politics.

Digital Government

The Search Is On

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Digital Government

Spending rises for intelligence and intell IT

Information technology in the intelligence community is a fast-growth category that is increasing in volume at a faster rate than IT spending in government as a whole, an analyst says.

Digital Government

Transportation launches Web site to track hazardous materials

Portal will help agencies share information and coordinate efforts to monitor carriers and improve public safety.

Digital Government

Feds miss ID card deadline

Almost three-quarters of federal employees and contractors still don’t have the high-tech badges, which were required by Oct. 27.

Digital Government

FCW's The Week

Find links to articles in the Nov. 3, 2008, issue and related items.

Digital Government

Letter: How do you manage up?

A readers, signing himself up Mr. MiddleManager, would like to hear more ideas about how to "manage up" when being micromanaged.

Digital Government

DISA chooses Verizon Business and AT&T as Networx providers

Defense Department selects Verizon and AT&T as vendors for voice and data services

Digital Government

IRS' system praised for processing more complex tax returns

IG reports system accurately handled expenses for child care, tax credits and corrected math errors.

Digital Government

Presidential surrogates debate dueling tech agendas

McCain's supporter argues for tax incentives to buy new equipment while Obama supporter focuses on creating transparency in government with technology.

Digital Government

FCW Insider: ELC news in review

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Digital Government

VA hires Navy to build claims processing system

Lack of in-house expertise and pressure from veterans group and union leads department to forgo hiring a contractor.

Digital Government

Report says Federal Reserve has not saved money with electronic checks

The Fed continues to operate paper-based system while it invests in electronic check processing.

Digital Government

Report: Some good news on government IT security

A recent report states that the government has greatly improved its use of security technology, but lags on policies for training employees about it.

Digital Government

Survey: Low confidence in government IT area

A survey shows a decline in confidence in IT spending in government sectors.