Digital Government

Phased Retirements Could Help Offset IT Brain Drain

Program promotes mentorship opportunities.

Digital Government

In the Future, We May Control Drones With Our Minds

Experiment participants drive a small quad-copter with their thoughts.

Ideas

Cosponsor.gov Lets You Upvote the Bills You Want Passed

It's the Facebook Like for legislation.

Modernization

What's good about the cloud broker/integrator model?

Cloud brokers can ease agencies' transition to the cloud and ensure that they reap the advantages of a dynamic marketplace.

Digital Government

Senate postpones IT efficiency hearing

The death of Sen. Frank Lautenberg prompts changes in the Senate's hearing schedule.

Acquisition

Cloud brokers make sense

The broker model is mutually beneficial for providers, agencies and taxpayers because it centralizes services and pricing.

People

Tangherlini turns to the long term

After serving as Mr. Fix-it in the wake of a scandal, the GSA administrator is talking 10-year goals and preparing to drop the 'acting' from his title.

Digital Government

Defense Still Mulling Next Steps on Electronic Health Record

Progress on the project remains unclear.

Emerging Tech

The Government’s Hurricane Sandy Pages Play by Play

For agencies, presenting unified information during an emergency can be a tricky task.

Digital Government

Four Key Firefighting Airtankers Grounded Due to Bid Protests

Senators urge quick resolution as extreme fire season looms.

Digital Government

Would a 1 Percent Raise Make Up For Three Years of Frozen Pay?

The White House has urged lawmakers to provide the pay boost.

Digital Government

China Is the Only Nuclear Weapon State Expanding Its Nuclear Arsenal

China has added about 10 warheads to its arsenal in the past year.

Emerging Tech

China’s Plan to Survive the 3D-Printing Revolution: Own the Market

The Asian Manufacturing Association expects revenues from 3D printing in China to grow to 10 billion yuan.

Digital Government

Vaccine Exemptions Could Help Make Whooping Cough a Thing Again

Data from New York state's Department of Health indicates the percentage of parents opting out of at least one mandatory vaccination has doubled.

Digital Government

Could Bookless Libraries Revolutionize Access for the Poor?

They require less space, and they offer what under-served communities often really need -- internet access.

Digital Government

Deja vu: Budget battle looms

Obama's opposition to House appropriations bills signals another long summer of contention over funding the government.

People

ACT-IAC picks new leaders

In adherence to the bylaws, this year's seconds-in-command advance to the top.

People

More top officials found using secret email accounts

Former EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson wasn't the only agency leader sending email under an alias.