Digital Government
Turkey Is Now Arresting Dozens for Using Twitter
At least 25 people have been arrested this week for messages of protest, perhaps centered on a few videos or one photo, that they've posted on the social network.
Digital Government
Phased Retirements Could Help Offset IT Brain Drain
Program promotes mentorship opportunities.
Digital Government
In the Future, We May Control Drones With Our Minds
Experiment participants drive a small quad-copter with their thoughts.
Digital Government
Senate postpones IT efficiency hearing
The death of Sen. Frank Lautenberg prompts changes in the Senate's hearing schedule.
Digital Government
Defense Still Mulling Next Steps on Electronic Health Record
Progress on the project remains unclear.
Digital Government
Four Key Firefighting Airtankers Grounded Due to Bid Protests
Senators urge quick resolution as extreme fire season looms.
Digital Government
Would a 1 Percent Raise Make Up For Three Years of Frozen Pay?
The White House has urged lawmakers to provide the pay boost.
Digital Government
China Is the Only Nuclear Weapon State Expanding Its Nuclear Arsenal
China has added about 10 warheads to its arsenal in the past year.
Digital Government
Vaccine Exemptions Could Help Make Whooping Cough a Thing Again
Data from New York state's Department of Health indicates the percentage of parents opting out of at least one mandatory vaccination has doubled.
Digital Government
Could Bookless Libraries Revolutionize Access for the Poor?
They require less space, and they offer what under-served communities often really need -- internet access.
Digital Government
Deja vu: Budget battle looms
Obama's opposition to House appropriations bills signals another long summer of contention over funding the government.
Digital Government
Secret Service wants app store
The branch of the Treasury Department charged with protecting the president and the nation's financial systems is seeking industry input to develop its own resource for apps.
Digital Government
Santa Fe Forest Fire Highlights Extreme Danger This Season
Drought and tinder-dry trees fuel 7,990 acre blaze in New Mexico.
Digital Government
Airborne iThing Insanity
How much productivity is really lost due to mobile ban during takeoff and landing?
Digital Government
Justice Pulls the Plug on Body-Cavity Scanner for Puerto Rico Slammer
The radiation-emitting systems search for contraband.
Digital Government
A Good IT Intern Could Set You Back
Competition for tech talent is starting before entry-level positions.
Digital Government
Op-ed: Six Ways to Reach Millennial Job Seekers
How agencies should connect with young talent through social media.
Digital Government
Can Technology Pave the Road for Peace in the Middle East?
New investments in technology may eventually help Palestinians flourish, but obstacles still loom large.
Digital Government
Why We Shouldn't Rely on Smart Growth Incentives to Fix Sprawl
Study shows smart growth is encouraged by the incentives rather than coerced by new laws.
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