Digital Government
Two IT bills headed for House floor
Measures on cybersecurity standards, high-performance computing clear committee; both died in the Senate’s previous session.
Emerging Tech
How the fracking boom could transform transportation
BNSF trains could soon be running on natural gas. Maybe one day, planes, too.
People
State Department's innovation advisor leaves agency
Alec Ross, who recently announced his plans to step down, has finished his tenure at State and is returning to the private sector.
Digital Government
Education Department gets an 'A' in FOIA
Transparency watchdog finds four departments failing in FOIA response, and mediocre grades overall. Get the details on 16 key agencies.
Digital Government
GAO details the high cost of continuing resolutions
It may be hard for Congress to agree on a budget, but not doing so leads to reduced effectiveness and added expenses.
Acquisition
SEWP V to address supply chain issues
Revisions to the multiple-award contract are intended to ensure that companies are authorized resellers of the products they offer.
Digital Government
Like a Dagger to Bloggers' Hearts, Google Just Killed Google Reader
The search giant will pronounce the RSS feed organizer dead in July.
Cybersecurity
Diary of a Chinese Military Hacker: More Like ‘The Office’ Than James Bond
A former member of China’s military cyber hacking unit tells all.
People
DOD says health records program will move forward
Echoing earlier assurance from VA's CIO, DOD says that the departments are still working together on an electronic health records program, although its shape has changed from the original vision.
People
OMB debuts quarterly performance updates
Official praises agency accomplishments, warns budget cuts could impede future progress.
Digital Government
Could Hong Kong's subway provide sequestration inspiration?
Hong Kong's subway system makes money through a business strategy that might apply to other government activities. Steve Kelman explains.
Digital Government
Bill would cut congressional salaries
Freshman Congressman proposes a pay cut for lawmakers to ensure fairness under the sequester -- when it is 'constitutionally permissible.'
People
New FAS commissioner plans fixes for cost avoidance problems
Thomas Sharpe, two months into his new role, pledges to address problems highlighted by inspector general.
Cybersecurity
Who's Going to Blink First on Cyber — Obama, or the House?
A public plea for Obama to stop CISP, has crossed the 100,000-signature threshold required for an official response.
Digital Government
NY and LA Vets: Take a Long Hike as Your Disability Claims Ripen
VBA's average processing times are 450 and 500 days in those cities, respectively.
Digital Government
Congress Continues the War on Gun Data
The gun lobby has lobbied to prevent government funding of research on gun deaths and injuries for almost two decades.
Digital Government
NOAA assumes control of weather satellite
A converted satellite provides a valuable stopgap against a potential loss of coverage, but durability fears persist.
Digital Government
Officials Worry About Vulnerability of Global Nuclear Stockpile to Cyber Attack
Lawmakers request an assessment of nations’ abilities to protect nuclear weapons from a digital strike.
Digital Government
Legislators claim culture of secrecy threatens open government
Freedom of Information Act could be in for legislative revision, while witnesses and lawmakers champion the DATA Act as another needed transparency measure.
Cybersecurity