Digital Government
Commentary: Let's Make Drone Strikes Safe, Legal, and Rare
It would be easy to replace our current killing program with a slightly altered one with sufficient protections for innocent civilians, American citizens, and rule of law.
Digital Government
Half of All U.S. Rivers Are Too Polluted for Our Health
A new report by the EPA found that the majority of rivers and streams in this country can't support healthy aquatic life.
Digital Government
Nevermind: Facebook Is Keeping Track of What You Buy at the Drugstore
The social media site will serve specific ads that reflect your offline shopping habits.
Digital Government
Big data, big deficits at USPS
The Conversation: FCW's reporters and editors respond to your comments.
People
Partnership for Public Service adds former fed to its board
David Kappos directed U.S. Patent and Trademark Office until February
Digital Government
China vignettes: Techies in politics, Starbucks saturation and panda porn
Steve Kelman reports on the media, food and more from his latest trip to China
Cybersecurity
911 call center dispatches passwords and personal information
Government (U.S.) // Healthcare and Public Health // Pennsylvania, United States
Ideas
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.
Digital Government
Defense Continues to Use Brain Injury Assessment Tool Debunked in 2010
Institute of Medicine report blasts the Pentagon’s treatment of wounded troops.
Digital Government
The Four-Legged PTSD Treatment
K9s for Warriors offers a drug-free alternative: dogs.
Emerging Tech
All 50 States Now Provide Online Access to Spending Data
Texas leads in spending transparency and North Dakota comes in last, a new report says.
Modernization
Interior Cloud Services Contract Gets Go Ahead After Protest
This is the second Interior cloud contract to be delayed by vendor disputes.
People
Telework first-timers look back on the experience
Newcomers to telework who took part in Telework Week found it to be eye-opening.
Digital Government
Management Fellows Aren't the Only Ones Who Need Help Finding Federal Jobs
Guide aims to assist all students and recent grads.
Digital Government
Funding the military of the future
DOD needs a shift in its priorities to effectively plan for America's changing role in the world, experts say.
People
OPM readies exit survey for departing SES members
The government has been missing out on valuable information it could be collecting from leaders who leave.
Digital Government
Redesigning the Federal Workspace for the 21st Century
GSA is testing a flexible office layout that embraces mobility and collaboration tools.
Cybersecurity
Will Businesses Be Forced to Say If They've Been Hacked?
The proposed rule on data breaches appears as part of a larger draft bill being circulated in the House Judiciary Committee.
Digital Government
Budget duel awaits Congress after recess
The Senate passed a budget for the first time in four years, but the battle for 2014 isn't over.
Digital Government