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Meet Jennifer Pahlka: She Wants to Reboot the Way You Work

The founder of Code for America will soon become the deputy U.S. chief technology officer.

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How Feds Fail

The way in which innovations miss the mark can be as important as how they succeed.

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Not All Data Are Equal

The government’s next job is to figure out which data is most valuable, reliable.

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There’s Nowhere Cooler Than Here

A former federal IT executive reflects on whether government service can be ‘cool.’

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The Internet Equivalent of Yelling Fire in a Crowded Theater

The law is murky on how to treat hackers who spread false information with potentially catastrophic consequences.

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Lawmakers to the Public: Follow Me

Members of Congress increasingly are Tweeting and posting on Facebook, according to a new report.

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Follow Philly’s Lead and Dive into the Big Data Future

Philadelphia’s Chief Data Officer Mark Headd describes the tangible benefits of open government.

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Got a Problem with IT Reform? Let us Know.

The bill will fundamentally change the way agencies purchase technology.

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Five Ways to Integrate Drones into Domestic Airspace

The FAA expects 30,000 remotely-piloted aircraft in the skies by 2015.

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Astronauts Hold First Extraterrestrial Google+ ‘Hangout’

Participants learn more about research and science and technology careers.

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USAID Seeks Expertise in Open Data, Venture Capital

Agency’s Presidential Innovation Fellows need experience in finance and data science, CIO says.

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Postal Service Launches 'Smart' Clothing Line

Cash-strapped USPS turns to high-tech fashion.

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Storify: Nextgov's #SOTU Livetweets

Relive the real-time updates of Obama's speech.

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New Guide Offers Tips for Collaborating Across Agencies

Report focuses on the necessary people skills and organizational processes.

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Video: The Daily Show takes on China and Iran

The late-night show spends an entire segment on tech stories Monday.

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State promotes open access to educational materials in Arabic

Open Book Project addresses ‘hunger for knowledge’ in Arab Spring nations, Clinton says.

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Is Government Now the Caboose of Technology?

Federal agencies used to drive technology innovation. Now, not so much.

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Dials versus digits

The technology generation gap is nothing new.

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Recovery Act money for smart grid was mismanaged, IG says

Audit finds $12.3 million in questionable costs.