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.
Digital Government
DISA taps seven vendors for $1.4 billion network support contract
Small businesses will compete for work over the five-year life of the contract.
Digital Government
What happened to the 2012 tech bubble that never was
Facebook's fizzled IPO was a pretty good microcosm for 2012 in startup land.
Digital Government
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.
Digital Government
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.
Digital Government
Should you be forced to turn off your work email after hours?
Some companies are requiring employees to draw clearer work-life boundaries.
Digital Government
Video: A computational model of the human heart
How we try to make sense of the wondrous organ, and when the mechanism fails.
Digital Government
The administration really doesn't want to talk about the drone that killed an American citizen
District Judge Colleen McMahon has denied a Freedom of Information request.
Digital Government
No good news for government IT in sequestration delay
Observers say budget cuts may be preferable to uncertainty.
Digital Government
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.
Digital Government
VA farmed out claims system work to controversial Navy organization
Inspector general criticized SPAWAR Atlantic for previous IT work at the department.
Digital Government
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.
Digital Government
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.
Digital Government
Agencies get two-month reprieve on sequestration
Congress acts on Jan. 1 to preserve tax cuts, delay across-the-board budget cuts.
Digital Government
CMS Seeks to Broaden Use of Health IT Reports
Agency wants to use data to improve quality of care.
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