Digital Government

NASA quickly fills chief technologist slot

The space agency appoints Cornell's Martin Peck a month after his predecessor, also an academic, returned to teaching.

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NASA plans test flight of Orion space capsule in 2014

Agency reveals the plan in a low-key notice on the federal procurement website.

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Public-Private Pay Gap Widens

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GPO gets a new inspector general

The Government Printing Office has a new inspector general in charge of auditing the agency's activities.

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Government shutdown threat looms: Does it matter?

The government is facing another shutdown risk if Congress cannot pass measures to keep it funded beyond the Nov. 18 deadline. Has Congress cried "wolf" too many times?

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4 ingredients of successful teams

Teams often succeed or fail because of decisions that are made before they even hold their first meeting.

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Budget austerity is coming -- what should you do?

The next few federal budgets are certain to be smaller then they once were. The proper response for agencies might be surprising.

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Innovation vs. austerity: Who wins?

VanRoekel's innovation strategy might not be enough to counter the effects of the coming budget cuts. But then again, maybe it will.