Digital Government

Looking for lessons from the GSA conference spending debacle

In the wake of the scandal, agencies are concerned that all training and networking events will be trimmed.

Digital Government

Republicans boycott technology field hearing

Oversight panel leader says event to tap the expertise of Northern Virginia contractors could be a political gimmick.

Digital Government

DOD puts its acquisition procedures under a microscope

DOD is taking a multi-faceted approach to overhauling the way it buys goods and services in the face of dwindling funds.

Digital Government

FCC moves to implement spectrum auction legislation

Under the plan, broadcasters may tell officials what it would cost to get them to share their spectrum.

Digital Government

iGoogle, or something like it, could significantly improve border security

Retired Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Thad Allen says Border Patrol agents must simplify the way they share information.

Digital Government

GSA tool lets people verify genuine federal social media accounts

The General Services Administration's Social Media Registry is designed to allow agencies to manage their social media accounts while validating them for users worried that they might be fake.

Digital Government

Judge denies request to release Bin Laden photos

The Justice Department argued the images would provoke an anti-American backlash.

Digital Government

Controversial cyber bill sails through House

The president has threatened to veto CISPA if it reaches his desk.

Digital Government

FAS commissioner: Dan Tangherlini’s 'got our back'

GSA's acting administrator gets high praise from agency colleague.

Digital Government

Korea copes with multiculturalism

Steve Kelman observes how Korea's culture is become much more ethnically diverse.

Digital Government

Departing Lockheed CEO notes long-term pressures facing defense industry

The company exceeded expectations on first-quarter profits.

Digital Government

The Almost-Everything-You-Wanted-to-Know iEHR Summit

What will Roger Baker be doing during the summit on interagency electronic health records?

Digital Government

Army seeks wind-measuring devices to help snipers fire on target

The military wants battery-operated devices that could be mounted on weapons.

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Draft House measure demands nuclear capability in bomber from get-go

Provision would toss out existing Air Force plans to phase in a nuclear capability only after a Long Range Strike bomber is initially fielded.

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VA takes next steps on digital health record system

The Veterans Affairs Department has awarded a new contract for development of a joint platform for an electronic health record system with the Defense Department.

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The 12-word social media policy

Doctor prescribes a cure for social media headaches.

Digital Government

White House expands CIA and military drone use in Yemen

New policy grants operators more leeway in targeting suspected militants.