Digital Government
Army Plans New IT System to Manage Disability Review Process
Service had planned to use scrapped Defense/VA integrated health record
Digital Government
The A-Bomb and the F-35 Debacle
The aircraft will cost 15 times atomic bomb development, after adjusting for inflation.
Digital Government
Do Recent College Grads Abuse Technology? HR Pros Think So
Report faults young employees for texting at inappropriate times and using Facebook and Twitter excessively.
Digital Government
Updated IT Reform Act Would Make CIOs Presidential Appointees
Revised proposal from Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., also scales back some plans for governmentwide IT acquisitions.
People
Where are the cyber pros?
The federal government's need for a robust cyber workforce is a long-standing concern, but meeting the need remains a challenge.
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