Digital Government
Unprecedented, unmanned Southwest border checkpoint opens Jan. 28
Surveillance cameras, telecom and digital documents will allow Americans to visit remote Mexican village.
Digital Government
Can ATF's Rick Holgate ditch the desktop?
At a time when many agencies are struggling to untether their employees from desktop PCs, CIO Rick Holgate is moving ATF closer to a mobile-only work environment.
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Senate drops effort to prevent warrantless email monitoring
In approving a non-controversial bill about video-rental records, Congress had the chance to stop warrantless email searches, but they passed it up.
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Health IT investigation finds ‘gaping security holes’
Most known data breaches have been hackers intent on identity theft.
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FISA passes: Warrantless wiretapping will live on
The controversial legislation will be sent to President Obama's desk for signature.
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VA’s disability claims backlog tops 900,000
More than 600,000 claims have been languishing in the system for longer than 125 days.
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How big data can solve America's gun problem
The private sector has all the tools we need to flag rapid weapons build-ups and suspicious purchases. All that's needed is the political will to build the most basic database.
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Cybersecurity is one of five key national security issues in 2013
Get ready for another turbulent year.
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What you need to know about EPA's carbon rules
In 2013, the agency will enter into the most controversial parts of rulemaking.
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Big data in 2013: Not just for big projects
Rather than take on big data for big data’s sake, agencies should be strategic in their approach, writes Bill Cull.
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China turns on navigation system over Asia that rivals GPS
The Beidou system is to have 35 satellites in operation by 2020.
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Feds resolve to facilitate health data exchange in 2013
A new funding opportunity announced late last week will pave the way.
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Kudos to NORAD Santa Tracker Volunteers
First Lady Michelle Obama fielded Santa calls from Hawaii.
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VA undercounted Afghanistan and Iraq war veteran PTSD cases
Original report omitted three months of data.
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HHS moves toward safer electronic health records
The department's new road map aims to improve data quality.
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Add 'value' to the Vs of big data
Value matters in big data investments, but money isn't the only measure.
Digital Government
FCW digital edition now available
Download FCW's print edition in digital form to read on your PC or tablet.
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Defusing the dangers of secrecy
Andy Greenberg, the author of 'This Machine Kills Secrets,' explains why agencies need to encourage whistleblowing to avoid another WikiLeaks-scale incident.
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China wishes a Merry Christmas
Steve Kelman's experience with a festive holiday season in Beijing is marred by air pollution.
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