Digital Government
Key Lawmaker Wants to Ban VA Bonuses for Five Years
The department paid out $17 million in bonuses to senior executives from 2007 through 2011.
Digital Government
CIOs Say They Want Creative Employees, But Most Rate Their Own Staffs Poorly
Budget cuts and pay freezes are causing major problems in IT shops across government, survey shows.
Digital Government
Air Force Yanks 17 Officers From Nuclear Missile Launch Posts
The ICBM unit faces internal 'rot' and a state of 'crisis,' official says.
Digital Government
Getting to the Right Relationship Between Doctors and Drug Companies
There is a way to cultivate, not demonize, collaboration between physicians and pharma.
Digital Government
Surveillance Tech Fills a Void for Cash-Strapped Cities
Municipal police forces are shrinking.
Digital Government
DHS CIO Departs After Long Leave of Absence
In goodbye message, Richard Spires acknowledges long tenure at the department. says he will miss colleagues.
Digital Government
After Boston, DHS to Install Beleaguered Student Visa ID System
The struggle to fuse databases containing details on foreign youths began a decade ago.
Digital Government
Why You Shouldn't Buy Used Italian Airlifters
The aircraft are unsustainable, as the Air Force discovered in Afghanistan.
Digital Government
If the Internet Sales Tax Fails, Expect Higher Gas Prices
One reason the Senate’s Marketplace Fairness Act came up now is that states are hungry for new revenue.
Digital Government
Enhancing social-media security
The Conversation: FCW's reporters and editors respond to your comments.
Digital Government
Most Data Isn’t 'Big,' and Businesses Are Wasting Money Pretending It Is
Even web giants like Facebook and Yahoo generally aren’t dealing with big data.
Digital Government
Federal Agencies Start to Lose Competitive Edge for Cyber Workers
Federal cyber workers earn an average salary of $106,430, compared to $111,376 in the private sector.
Digital Government
Pentagon: China Views Information Warfare as Key to Countering U.S. Pacific Forces
Space systems are essential to dominating the battlefield.
Digital Government
Hearing set to probe data center progress
A House panel will hold a hearing away from Capitol Hill to gauge the progress of the FDCCI.
Digital Government
Softening the sequester's blow
With up to $5 billion restored through some maneuvering, agencies are seeking ways to avert the doomsday scenarios many had feared.
Digital Government
Defense Intelligence Agency Contemplates Austerity
DIA leaders have planned a conference to focus on current and emerging challenges.
Digital Government
Study Predicts BYOD Boom by 2016
You buy the smartphone and your boss pays for the plan in one recommended scenario.
Digital Government
Agriculture Department Considers Data-Driven Nutrition Assistance
Officials could use the database to make smarter decisions and improve state and federal cooperation.
Digital Government
In Congress, 'regular order' is a tall order
A budget resolution and clear spending allocations could bring much-needed stability to agency planning efforts.
Digital Government