Digital Government

Congress turns attention to 2014 budget

With the continuing resolution to avert a government shutdown passed, lawmakers set their sights further out.

People

Agencies sign pact to strengthen acquisition training

The Office of Federal Procurement Policy and the General Services Administration pledge to strengthen their cooperation and commitment to the Federal Acquisition Institute.

Digital Government

Stirrings of freedom rustle in China

There may not be pure freedom of speech in China, but the media (old and new) are far from monolithic, Steve Kelman finds.

Modernization

We Now Live in a World Where More People Have Mobile Phones Than Clean Toilets

UN reports estimate that 6 billion people on earth have mobile phones.

Modernization

CIA CTO sheds light on intelligence community's need for cloud

The officially-unconfirmed contract between the CIA and Amazon has led to an upsurge of interest in the spy agency's strategy.

Digital Government

The True Story of the Government Programs That Tried to Build an Atomic Heart

And the craziest part of the atomic artificial heart program wasn't the atomic part.

Digital Government

Genachowski to leave FCC

Serving since 2009, Genachowski refocused the commission onto broadband communications. His planned departure has provoked speculation about a successor.

Emerging Tech

Robots Haven't Had Much Luck Walking On Sand -- Until Now

Researches design a fast-moving, six-legged lizard robot.

Emerging Tech

IBM Invention Mimics Human Brains at Atomic Level

Development may pave the way for the most powerful computers ever.

Digital Government

Commentary: When the Whole World Has Drones

U.S. robotic warfare precedent could be fearsome on a global scale.

Modernization

BlackBerry's Last Stand at the Pentagon? Not Yet

Company says BlackBerry 10 will be the first device to pass new military mobile security requirements, amid rumors of a 650,000 bulk purchase of iOS devices.

Digital Government

Invasion of the Drones Has Senate Panel’s Attention

Congress has already directed the FAA to find a safe way for drones to fly for commercial purposes by 2015.

Cybersecurity

25,000 employee ID records compromised at Salem State U.

Education // Massachusetts, United States

Cybersecurity

Hacktivist exposes Benghazi emails between Clinton and journalist

Government (U.S.) // Government (Foreign) // Media

Digital Government

Military Suicides Are Up, Despite 900 Prevention Programs

Reducing the stigma of seeking mental health care is the key to prevention, witnesses tell lawmakers.

Digital Government

Obama Has 'Enormous Concern' Over VA Claims Backlog, But . . .

The president receives weekly updates on the problem, according to his press secretary.