Digital Government
Feds feel attacked in recent workforce proposals
House Republicans are taking direct aim at the federal workforce as they look to slash the nation's domestic spending. Three bills have already been introduced this month that will impact federal employees.
Digital Government
Congress asks about cyber black ops
A recent written exchange between the Senate Armed Services Committee and the nominee for the Director of National Intelligence indicates the pace with which cyber warfare has progressed might already have outpaced existing policies and laws such as those requiring proper reporting of clandestine operations to Congress.
Digital Government
Open-government initiative marks two-year milestone
Expert Don Tapscott shares insight on what he believes should be the transparency initiative's future.
Digital Government
Tyson foods enters Homeland Security employment program
E-Verify system will be deployed at the company.
Digital Government
Transportation tackles distracted-driving problem using videos
Agency unveils two new messages on its 'rampage' to end deadly practice that has been rising in age of mobile technology.
Digital Government
VA employee-developed hearing loss calculator has 100 percent accuracy
The hearing calculator, written in Visual Basic code, analyzes audio metric data from a hearing test and then determines whether a veteran has a hearing loss, the extent of the loss in terms of decibels, and the level of disability.
Digital Government
Stearns predicts battle over D-block spectrum
On the D-block, Stearns noted the disagreement he and other members of the Energy and Commerce Committee had with other lawmakers over what should be done with the D-block spectrum.
Digital Government
Roll Jordan roll
Jordan's tourist industry reflects security measures and an influx of Asian immigrants, in Steve Kelman's observation.
Digital Government
Is printed legislation soon to be extinct?
The House has passed a bill that would keep the Government Printing Office from churning out hundreds of printed copies of each piece of legislation.
Digital Government
GAO says IRS performance varies on website, other areas
The Government Accountability made recommendations on how to improve the IRS' performance in several areas that include the service's website.
Digital Government
Watchdog notes improvements in accuracy of employment verification system
Report comes as the House Judiciary Committee prepares for a hearing on how the program could be enhanced, and possibly expanded.
Digital Government