Digital Government
House Democrats Reintroduce Bill to Protect Telework at Federal Agencies Amid Coronavirus Fears
The measure would prohibit agencies from making across-the-board cuts to telework programs, and require annual goals for participation in such programs.
Digital Government
Government and Tech Conferences Alter Plans Due to Coronavirus
Here’s a list of conferences canceling, postponing or switching to digital-only events due to the outbreak.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: March 6
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Digital Government
Defense Department Needs to Clean Up Last of Longstanding Business IT Issues, Watchdog Says
The department has made progress on all but eight of 29 recommendations issued over the last 25 years.
Digital Government
Russian and Chinese Satellites Are Helping U.S. Pilots Spy on Russia and China
U-2 pilots are wearing watches that connect to foreign satellites, giving them backup navigation when GPS is jammed.
Digital Government
OPM Issues Additional Coronavirus Guidance, Encouraging Telework, Reduced Travel
The federal government’s HR agency orders all agencies to include telework in contingency plans, and encourages them to reduce “non-essential” travel.
Digital Government
Word Nerds May Be Faster at Learning to Code than Math Whizzes
Programming involves creating meaning by stringing symbols together in rule-based ways.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: March 5
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Digital Government
Unions Report No Sign of Telework Flexibilities Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Although both OPM and the CDC have strongly encouraged allowing employees to work remotely to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, several agencies have yet to respond to those recommendations.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: March 4
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: March 3
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Digital Government
How Christina Koch Could Become a Spaceflight Legend
One of the astronauts in NASA’s current corps could be the first in a generation to walk on the moon—or the first to walk on Mars.
Digital Government
Government Issued $175 Billion in Improper Payments, Watchdog Says
Despite laws and technology changes, federal agencies saw increased losses from fiscal 2018.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: March 2
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
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