Digital Government
Vets seeking disability benefits should live in small towns
Report shows disparity in claim awards.
Digital Government
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley wants a gun-owner fingerprint database
The database would be created as a part of a comprehensive package of proposals to curb gun violence.
Digital Government
DARPA eyes pop-up deep sea sensors
Systems could lie dormant on the bottom of the ocean for years until activated.
Digital Government
VA to build better small-business verification system
Department works to improve internal controls and steer work to veteran-owned firms.
Digital Government
Pentagon cyberwarriors to unload some defensive tasks to big data
DARPA wants machines to collate streams of information to free humans for judgment calls.
Digital Government
Can you predict the future by reading Twitter? The Pentagon thinks maybe.
Funding program will address information overload by sifting unstructured text.
Digital Government
U.S. may land key Asian nuclear trade deals in 2013
U.S. envoys could seal as many as three important nuclear trade agreements with Asian nations this year.
Digital Government
BYOD encounters yet another hurdle
As agencies try to craft effective policies, the private sector is not sharing lessons learned.
Digital Government
European version of FTC accuses Google of abusing its dominant search results
Though Google didn't receive any major penalties from Washington, the company might have to change its practices in Europe.
Digital Government
Union complaint: DOD memo biased toward contractors
As DOD braces for budget cuts, a union leader worries that guidance from the top favors contractors over department employees.
Digital Government
The antisocial network?
Steve Kelman wonders if the young generation's aversion to voice calls in favor of text and social networking will change the working world in a few years.
Digital Government
Leaders direct DOD to buckle down on spending
Because the recent spending deal did not permanently solve the nation's fiscal crisis, the Defense Department is now planning measures to limit its budget risk.
Digital Government
Latest flu numbers paint the picture of an epidemic
The Centers for Disease Control is set to release its weekly flu advisory report on Friday.
Digital Government
Important dates
What are those marks on the calendar for? Cartoonist John Klossner knows.
Digital Government
VA partners with veterans group to measure Post-9/11 GI Bill success
Research will determine how many vets and their dependents complete school under the program.
Digital Government
USPS continues to explore digital services
New white paper suggests a need for "hybrid mail services" to combine physical and digital delivery.
Digital Government
U.S. warns foreign exchange houses are helping Iran skirt sanctions
Financial institutions should be on the lookout for illicit money transfers.
Digital Government
In an emergency, you need a plain old radio or TV
Conventional technology was critical in keeping people informed after a summer storm.
Digital Government