Digital Government

Issa probes EPA head's fake email identity

Did EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson violate any laws by using a pseudonymous email account for more than 12,000 messages?

Digital Government

Lawmakers: Obama needs new tune on whistleblower protections

President's criticism of provisions in new law could discourage employees from shedding light on wrongdoing, bipartisan group warns.

Digital Government

App will aid inaugural attendees

Inaugural Committee's app provides information about events and logistics at the Jan. 21 swearing-in ceremony, along with concurrent events around the country.

People

How asset management tools are proving their value

Agencies are building better catalogs of hardware and software purchases. With those in hand and some smart use of the information, they're developing more efficient approaches to managing IT departments.

Digital Government

TSA has ended its contract with controversial scanner maker Rapiscan

The company failed to deliver software to protect passenger privacy, the agency said.

Digital Government

Military fears dark times ahead

As the confluence of circumstances that comprise the 'fiscal cliff' come closer to reality, the Joint Chiefs of Staff warn of creating a 'hollow force' and urge Congress to act before it's too late.

Acquisition

NDAA expands opportunities for women

Change in contract threshold allows agencies to consider more contracts for set-aside.

Digital Government

Feds will give 11 states $1.5 billion to develop health insurance marketplaces

The savings windfall health IT advocates predicted hasn't materialized.

Digital Government

The future of medical records

Designers dreamed up patient records that can actually help and serve patients.

People

When 'no' is the right answer

Why turning down opportunities to expand programs can be the smartest move for an agency manager.

Digital Government

Oh No: VA awards $3.7 million conference and exhibit contract

This may not go over so well on Capitol Hill.

Cybersecurity

Locatis leaving DHS cybersecurity role

Mike Locatis came to Homeland Security from the Energy Department in April 2012.

Cybersecurity

German government’s surveillance software unsettles a nation that prizes privacy

A leaked document reveal that the software is used for monitoring computer and internet use.

Emerging Tech

FAA grounds all 787 Dreamliners operated by U.S. carriers

Agency expects international regulators to take action.

Emerging Tech

NASA contracted with 787 battery supplier for space station batteries

Agency plans to start using lithium ion batteries on the space station in 2017.

Digital Government

For BYOD, some industry sharing after all

Hewlett-Packard shares its mobile-device policy with government-industry working group.

Digital Government

Guess who else is prepping for sequester cuts?

Across-the-board cuts on March 1 would hit Congress as well -- though one key line item would remain untouched.