Emerging Tech

Ethanol Producers Nervously Await EPA Ruling on 2014 Target

Biofuels producers and gasoline refiners are poised to pounce on next year’s renewable-fuel standard, no matter where EPA sets requirements.

Digital Government

CMS Manager Who Approved HealthCare.gov Launch Never Received Key Security Memos

Henry Chao, deputy chief information officer, was surprised to learn he was not copied on documents describing outstanding high-impact security risks.

People

TechAmerica sues departed lobbying team

The trade group alleges breach of contract and misappropriation of proprietary information.

Digital Government

Upgrading HealthCare.gov

John Klossner speculates about the next feature addition for the federal health exchange website.

Cybersecurity

Anonymous Million Mask March hid a hack

Government (Foreign) // London, UK

Cybersecurity

Asia’s Cyber Defenses Considered Weak

Government (Foreign) // Singapore

Digital Government

Early Reports Indicate Low Obamacare Enrollment

Reports released Monday indicate that the Obamacare enrollment totals are far below White House estimates.

Modernization

How Many Astronauts Believe Aliens Exist?

All of them, according to former Space Station commander Chris Hadfield. At least somewhere.

Digital Government

House Subpoenas Todd Park, Marks Him as Next Healthcare.gov Scapegoat

Democrats have asked Rep. Darrell Issa to drop his 'misguided' subpoena.

Cybersecurity

A Russian Cosmonaut Accidentally Infected the ISS with Stuxnet

Russian security expert Eugene Kaspersky says that the virus was installed through a USB stick.

Digital Government

Indiana Officials Don't Trust Feds to Get Obamacare Site Working

The state is spending millions to extend coverage into next year for consumers with advanced medical conditions.

Modernization

With BlackBerry's Future Uncertain, Pentagon Readies a Contingency Plan

The company makes the only devices yet approved to operate on Defense networks, but that could soon change.

Emerging Tech

Op-Ed: There’s a Leadership Void in Addressing Critical Geospatial Issues

Through inaction, U.S. officials are jeopardizing national security and the nation’s technological edge.

Modernization

How Mobile Apps Could Transform Rural Health Care

Telemedicine is transforming health-care for Americans. But the system still needs work.

Digital Government

Illuminate! The True Tale of My WW II Searchlight in Vietnam

In which Gen. William Westmoreland plays a key walk-on role.

Cybersecurity

Bitcoin storage service shortchanged $1.2 million by hackers

Financial Services // Australia

Emerging Tech

Congress.gov Coming This Month

Site will replace 18-year-old Thomas.gov for legislative information.

People

Feds' job satisfaction continues to dive

The survey responses reflect dips in morale based on sequestration furloughs, pay freezes, reduced opportunities for training and travel, and workplace satisfaction -- all before the shutdown, which happened after the survey was complete.