Digital Government

Why is NASA.gov shut down while CIA.gov is still open?

Some government websites have gone dark while others remain up.

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Most Federal National Security IT Considered ‘Essential,’ Industry Official Says

Some defense and law enforcement IT operations will continue amid shutdown.

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PandaCam, the Star of the Shutdown

As a massive bureaucracy closes for business, the National Zoo offers a lesson in digital news production.

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How the Shutdown Will Affect One Quiet, Crucial Set of Satellites

Even programs, like Landsat, that remain operational suffer under the shutdown.

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Crowdfunding Fuels Military Conversion to Solar Power

You, too, can invest.

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Watching the drama from Sweden

It's not just Washington tracking the federal funding dysfunction, Steve Kelman reports.

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Twitter’s IPO Avoids Delay: SEC Can Stay Open for Weeks Amid Shutdown

Twitter plans to make its IPO filing public this week.

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Tonight Was Made for C-SPAN Junkies

I, on the other hand, will be getting good rest to continue reporting this insanity tomorrow.

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Army Awards Year-End Communications Contracts Worth $4.7 Billion

Deals cover long-haul and battlefield systems.

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Government Social Media Feeds Will Go Dark During a Shutdown

Essential employees could post information to sites in the event of an emergency, officials say.

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Troubled Navy Yard Radio System Was Operated by Army

System failed during shooting, following complaints dating back to 2009.

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Senate kicks CR back to House

Sen. Chuck Schumer: 'We will not be extorted' by House Republicnas trying to tie funding for the government to a delay of the health care reform law.

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The Medical Device Industry Is Trying to Turn the Government Shutdown to Its Advantage

After all, corporate tax giveaways helped lead to a fiscal cliff compromise.

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Obama Scooped by Iranian President's Tweet

Even world leaders can get twitchy fingers.

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Five Reasons You Should Come to Nextgov Prime

Among others, meet some of the people who are challenging the status quo and making government work better.

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Hacked Data Brokers Could Spell Trouble for Obamacare

Health exchanges are expected to rely on information services vulnerable to identity thieves.

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Cyber Execs' Competing Priorities Are Often at Odds With Each Other

Study identifies critical yet paradoxical security problems managers face.

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Your essential catchup of the week's news

Shutdown fears, facial recognition and cyber-legislation's latest hurdle.