Digital Government

Feds Want to Innovate, But Most Lack Leaders'Support

More private sector workers say their companies encourage creativity.

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DISA Eyes Wi-Fi at Fort Meade

The network would cover more than 1 million square feet of office space over five buildings.

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Mitch McConnell Wants to be the Republican Party's Chief Tech Innovator

The 71-year old GOP leader campaign sees closing the data gap with the Democrats as a key to reelection.

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Will Next-Gen Social Media Wiretapping Catch the Next Boston Bombers?

The latest legislative proposals coming out of the FBI's Next Generation Cyber Initiative would threaten the likes of Facebook and Google with legal inquiries and fines if they don't comply.

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Agency innovation slips, says report

The federal government is a frustrating place to innovate, and it's getting worse.

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The Myth of America's Tech Talent Shortage

And what it should mean for immigration reform.

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Study: Facebook Likes Predict Obesity

The obesity rate is 27.5 percent higher in New York City neighborhoods where the greatest proportion of people "like" television on Facebook.

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Q&A: Iran Nuclear Probe Must Advance, IAEA Chief Says

The International Atomic Energy Agency since early 2012 has convened nine meetings on the stalled inquiry.

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Boston probe's big data use hints at the future

A day after the explosions at the Boston Marathon, authorities had amassed 10 terabytes of data in their search for clues.

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It's Not How Many Connections You Have, It's Who They Are That Matters

Tech pros rate quality over quantity in professional networks.

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The Hordes of Microbes Inside Your Body Are Your Friends

An interview with the synthetic biologist Christina Agapakis

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This New Data Should Make You Pretty Nervous About the Latest Bird Flu

Only 4 of the 81 people with confirmed cases of bird flu in China have fully recovered; human transmission still can't be ruled out.

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White House joins Tumblr

The Obama administration's latest social-media venture promises quotes from the president, video, 'wonky charts' and photos of Bo, the White House dog.

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Police technology improves

Police departments, widely perceived as slow to change, are embracing technology in innovative ways, Steve Kelman observes.

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What an Internet Sales Tax Could Mean for Your Bitcoin Stash

How will states collect taxes on bitcoin transactions if they're anonymous and untraceable?

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BYOD: Why managing devices is not enough

Federal agencies handle data that must be protected, and they are the targets of a determined subset of attackers, factors that make mobile devices and their data a particular challenge.

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So Long TRICARE Health Management Activity, Hello Defense Health Agency

Douglas Robb tapped to head new agency.