Digital Government
House Oversight Panel looks beyond sequestration for savings
Simply cutting funds from operations won't lead to greater efficiency, experts caution.
Emerging Tech
What government can learn from House of Cards
And it's not that Kevin Spacey could whip Congress into shape.
Cybersecurity
DOE data breach came after warnings
The Energy Department's IG had pointed out vulnerabilities in the agency's cybersecurity program just weeks before a successful cyberattack compromised confidential data.
Digital Government
Everything you need to know about the Dell buyout
After weeks of rumored talks, Dell has announced its sale to Microsoft, Silver Lake Partners, and founder Michael Dell for $24.4 billion.
People
Does IBM's Kamensky have a future in impressions?
Impersonating celebrity voices is a good skill to have -- even if it's unintentional.
Digital Government
The five hottest IT jobs over the next five years
Workers will need more than tech skills to be successful though.
Digital Government
Obama urges sequestration delay
House Speaker Boehner insists that only spending cuts should be involved in avoiding sequestration.
Digital Government
North Korean video imagines what it would be like to wipe out a U.S. city
The rogue country has produced a propaganda film involving the rocket launch conducted in December.
Emerging Tech
Wanted: Top-notch techies to take a short-term stab at government's problems
New innovation fellows will work on tools for natural disasters and federal accounting.
Ideas
Video: The Daily Show takes on China and Iran
The late-night show spends an entire segment on tech stories Monday.
Digital Government
White House should develop rules for drone program, insiders say
Most National Journal security experts say the rules should be kept secret.
People
How to join the Senior Executive Service
Moving into the exective ranks demands a proven track record and some high-level skills, but it's not a mystery.
Digital Government
Dell going private for $24.4 billion
Move marks largest leveraged buyout since the financial crisis.
Digital Government
Park, VanRoekel seek next class of change agents
Are you qualified to be among the next generation of Presidential Innovation Fellows? Now is the time to apply, according to federal CTO Todd Park (pictured) and federal CIO Steven VanRoekel.
Digital Government
Super Bowl blackout could energize a debate on power grid
Improvements could resolve the issues that took out power during the game.
Acquisition
Welcome back, FAR 13.5
Simplified acquisition procedures for smaller purchases have returned to the contracting officer's toolbox.
Acquisition
Task force tackles veteran contracting challenges
Integrity of agency certifications to be a focal point for a small-business working group.
People
Air Force postpones cyber and space event
Citing budget uncertainties, the Air Force has a tentative plan for rescheduling the planned conference.
Cybersecurity
Energy Department hack looks like Chinese espionage
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