Digital Government

Healthcare.gov Is on Track to Miss Its Enrollment Deadlines

Users are still experiencing issues with the federal exchange.

Digital Government

World to US: You are destroying yourself!

As the world watches the government shutdown and the debt ceiling debate, America's reputation sinks.

Digital Government

Some inconvenient shutdown truths

Do the shutdown politics and Healthcare.gov coverage make your head spin? Alan Balutis offers a reality check.

Digital Government

No Alien Contact: Shutdown Shutters Very Large Array Radio Telescope

Iconic VLA peers back in time to the origins of universe.

Digital Government

Note to Congress: Federal Employees Have Mortgages

And, since I’m cranky already, let’s stop the cheap talk and pandering to veterans.

Digital Government

Budget and Travel Restrictions Force Army Conference Online

AUSA sessions will be live streamed; viewers can engage via social media.

Digital Government

What Makes Your Job 'Essential?'

Feds explain what they do and why it's necessary.

Digital Government

TechAmerica forecasts steep cuts in federal IT spending

Industry group sees little hope of any market uptick for at least five years.

Digital Government

Forget Big Data: The Future Is Small Data, and Facebook Just Bought It

Facebook's plan for getting the rest of the world online.

Digital Government

Worried About Someone’s Health? Connect Their Dog to the Internet

A detailed log of a dog’s behavior could be an early warning system for its owner's health.

Digital Government

U.S. Faults Operator of Texas Explosion Site

Feds pursuing nearly $120,000 in penalties related to West, Texas, explosion.

Digital Government

Voyager mission a long-lasting IT success

After more than 30 years, Voyager 1 has left the solar system, still transmitting useful data thanks to long-ago prescient IT choices.

Digital Government

Bioterrorism Fear Led Scientists to Withhold Botulinum Toxin Info

Researchers gauge benefits and risks of publishing data that could be used for public good or to spread terror.

Digital Government

Who's to Blame When IT Systems Fail?

Lawmakers want to simplify lines of responsibility by redefining the role of federal chief information officers.

Digital Government

Your essential catch-up of the week's news

Government shutdown week 2; NSA legislation; and a real-life Iron Man.

Digital Government

Commentary: Where Have All the Luddites Gone?

Despite serious problems with HealthCare.gov, parts of government have transformed from IT backwaters to models of innovation.

Digital Government

House panel demands health exchange answers

Following the rocky launch of HealthCare.gov, administration officials and contractors are under fire from Congress.

Digital Government

Indian IT Outsourcing Giant Infosys Stung by U.S. Immigration Morass

H-1B visas that companies like Infosys rely on have become contentious.

Digital Government

Health Exchange Website Failures Were Both Predicted and Predictable

And that’s why the administration’s bungling of HealthCare.gov is so baffling.

Digital Government

Vets and Widows Blast VA Over Toxic Pain Killer Prescriptions

Opioids are addictive and deadly.