Modernization
How Mobile Payments Might Be the Global Money-Laundering Machine Criminals Have Dreamed About
Millions of people now use their mobile phones to do their banking, especially in the developing world.
Digital Government
China May Soon Peddle Discount Drones to the Developing World
Chinese aerospace companies aren't hindered by rules against selling UAVs.
People
Former GAO head seeks congressional OK for cost-cutting commission
David Walker, the leader of the Government Transformation Initiative, envisions a bipartisan commission to trim government waste and duplication.
Digital Government
Americans Gave Away Online Privacy to Advertisers Long Ago
Facebook, Amazon and other firms have already dug deep into users' lives.
Emerging Tech
Video: Here's What Happens When You Light a Fire in Space
"Strange flames" on the International Space Station.
Emerging Tech
Half of NASA's New Class of Astronauts Are Women
The new possible spacepeople were chosen from a pool of over 6,000 applicants
Digital Government
Where did the VA comments go?
A few readers wonder if there was some back-channel pressure that led to comments being removed on a controversial story.
Cybersecurity
Still seeking a CIO
The announcement that EPA CIO Malcolm Jackson is stepping down adds that agency to an already-long list.
People
EPA CIO heads for private sector
Malcolm Jackson, credited with leading EPA's move to to cloud-based email and centralized IT hardware procurement, is leaving government.
Digital Government
Congress Turns to Intel Committees as Members Seek Details on Data Collection
Some experts question the panels' support for the surveillance programs.
Digital Government
Defense bill heightens supply-chain scrutiny
If the House-passed bill becomes law, DOD officials would have to look closely at contractor networks, with two specific manufacturers in the crosshairs.
People
Why does it take so long to fill top agency slots?
The Partnership for Public Service's John Palguta puts the current staffing efforts in perspective.
Cybersecurity
Auditors and IRS Pan Tax Regulations for Bitcoins
The agency lacks time and money for formal rules on collecting revenue for income earned through the virtual currency.
Emerging Tech
Vines Across the Oceans
U.S. embassies abroad are beginning to adopt Twitter’s viral video site.
Digital Government
More Spectrum for Everyone -- Except Feds, Apparently
President Obama’s memo on sharing the airwaves puts agencies in a difficult position.
Cybersecurity
How NSA Surveillance Jeopardizes Obama's G-8 Trip to Europe
Obama's task in Europe this week has been made even more challenging by the recent disclosures of American surveillance in allied countries.
Digital Government
Goodbye Paper: VA Installs Automated Claims System in All Regional Offices
Program is key to addressing the claims backlog.
Digital Government
Survey Predicts Major Savings from Big Data
Agencies could see a 14 percent budget savings through new data analysis tools, officials predict.
Digital Government