Digital Government

How bad is our debt problem, anyway?

How the federal deficit grew so big, why it is actually shrinking and whether a deal can bring it under control.

Digital Government

Hey, let’s give everyone an Air Force network contract

New law asks Defense to increase number of eligible contractors.

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What happened to the 2012 tech bubble that never was

Facebook's fizzled IPO was a pretty good microcosm for 2012 in startup land.

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Defense bill emphasizes cyber operations

Cyber defense gets more prominent role -- with clearer authorities and greater oversight -- under National Defense Authorization Act for 2013.

Digital Government

The Google Maps of the future sounds useful but creepy

The dialogue with the map will become much more personal, according to one Google executive.

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Obama objects to whistleblower protections in defense bill

President fears that measures to protect employees who expose government wrongdoing could undermine his authority to manage executive branch officials.

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Should you be forced to turn off your work email after hours?

Some companies are requiring employees to draw clearer work-life boundaries.

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Video: A computational model of the human heart

How we try to make sense of the wondrous organ, and when the mechanism fails.

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Russia’s satellite navigation system isn’t ready for prime time

GLONASS has so many technical problems the country’s defense ministry won’t use it.

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VA farmed out claims system work to controversial Navy organization

Inspector general criticized SPAWAR Atlantic for previous IT work at the department.

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Spending deal leaves future unclear

The last-minute agreement that averted the imminent threat of sweeping budget cuts provides no roadmap for the way forward.

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Fed pay limbo could scare off IT workers

Private-sector tech salaries are on the rise.

Digital Government

Fiscal cliff aversion -- cost or savings?

Does the deal to sidestep the fiscal cliff save money or cost? The answer depends on how you count.

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Agencies get two-month reprieve on sequestration

Congress acts on Jan. 1 to preserve tax cuts, delay across-the-board budget cuts.

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CMS Seeks to Broaden Use of Health IT Reports

Agency wants to use data to improve quality of care.

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Pentagon goes on an $8 billion year-end technology spending spree

Funds obligated before Jan. 1 are not subject to automatic spending cuts under sequestration.

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Thanks for the VAntage Point

The VA blog is a voice for all veterans.