Digital Government
Pentagon's Electronic Health Record Gets a Life Extension
The Defense Department plans to extend the contract for AHLTA through 2018.
Digital Government
HealthCare.gov Contractor Previously Jeopardized Personal Data of 6 Million Medicare Beneficiaries
QSSI failed to stop employees from downloading unauthorized info onto jump drives, other devices, IG says.
Emerging Tech
White House Plans a Single FOIA Portal Across Government
The new Freedom of Information Act system could improve response times and reduce work for agencies and requesters.
Digital Government
Nuclear Labs Leader Concerned About Budget Cuts
Sequestration and other budget crimps could delay basic nuclear work, Paul Hommert says.
Emerging Tech
The Next Big Traffic Safety Debate: Google Glass
The gadget makes it onto a ticket in California, setting off an inevitable nationwide discussion.
Digital Government
Federal IT Pros Want More Training to Manage Diverse Demands
Generalist IT skills are more valuable than specialist skills, they say.
People
Air Force gets new acquisition chief
William LaPlante has worked in both public and private sectors.
Digital Government
GOP Oversight Chief Orders Sebelius to Turn Over HealthCare.gov Docs
HHS plans to honor Issa's document request but wasn't given enough time, a spokeswoman says.
Cybersecurity
McChrystal: U.S. not ready for cyberwar
It is hard to tell how prepared the Pentagon is for cyber war due to secrecy, but there are a wide array of factors other than military readiness that contribute to vulnerability.
Acquisition
Air Force embraces OASIS
The GSA vehicle has already changed the Air Force's procurement operations for the better, official says.
Emerging Tech
Scientists Discover Planet Similar to Earth, but There's a Slight Catch
Its surface temperatures could reach about 5,000 degrees.
People
Senate bill calls for more frequent clearance re-checks
Navy Yard shooter Aaron Alexis might have lost his clearance under measures outlined in new legislation, supporters claim.
Cybersecurity
Edward Snowden Reportedly Now Has a Job Doing Tech Support
The NSA leaker will start his mysterious new job Friday, his lawyer says.
Modernization
GSA consolidates data centers, IT ops
The agency plans to centralize its regional IT operations under CIO Casey Coleman.
Digital Government
Why Delaying Obamacare Has Insurers Freaking Out
Delays in key aspects of the law's implementation could yield higher premiums for those who have insurance.
People
Archuleta confirmed to head OPM
The vote for what is normally an uncontroversial position was unusually partisan.
Cybersecurity
Chinese and Russian spies allegedly guzzled Finnish communications
Government (Foreign) // Finland
Digital Government
HealthCare.gov Crashes for Congress, Risks Were Known and Other News
Follow key reporting on the Obama administration’s signature policy initiative.
Cybersecurity
Researchers Find a Way to Hack Spanish Language HealthCare.gov
Hours after receiving a query by Nextgov, HHS fixed a security flaw in CuidadoDeSalud.gov that could allow hackers to steal personal information from enrollees.
Emerging Tech