Digital Government
Defense acquisition chief foresees more industry mergers
Pentagon will rely mostly on market forces in deciding to allow consolidation of smaller military contractors, Ashton Carter says.
Digital Government
New Defense-VA record tracks individuals from enlistment to grave
Veterans Affairs' fiscal 2012 budget request says Virtual Lifetime Electronic Record will provide unprecedented electronic connectivity.
Digital Government
Social media has far-reaching implications for U.S. diplomacy
Broadcasting board works to circumvent jamming and other censorship tactics.
Digital Government
Senate buys time by extending parts of Patriot Act
Expiring surveillance provisions would be renewed for three months while lawmakers in both chambers debate civil rights protections.
Digital Government
VA asks for 11 percent more but IT budget doesn't change
The Veterans Affairs Department is requesting a 10.6 percent increase overall and a flat budget for its IT programs.
Digital Government
DOE seeks funds for clean fuel, nuclear power
DOE's proposed fiscal 2012 budget calls for supporting the president's clean fuel initiatives, energy research and more nuclear power.
Digital Government
White House wants more feds in fiscal 2012
The White House's budget proposal would add about 15,000 new federal civilian employees when compared with estimates for the current fiscal year.
Digital Government
Administration blasts GOP's proposed cuts for rest of 2011
The Obama administration said today that it strongly opposes the continuing resolution legislation introduced by House Appropriations Committee Chairman Hal Rogers.
Digital Government
Open government initiatives might not work, CRS suggests
Government Computer News
Digital Government
Republican-proposed budget cuts would undermine broadcasting board's mission at a critical time, critics say
House Republicans' plans to cut more than $100 billion from the federal budget would lop nearly 10 percent from the $745 million budget of the Broadcasting Board of Governors.
Digital Government
Senators float plan to extend anti-terrorism powers until May
In short, no changes would be made to the expiring provisions in the short term.
Digital Government
VA pushes paperless benefits systems in 2012 budget
New Claims Transformation Plan aims to improve communications and provide more timely and accurate veterans services.
Digital Government