People

NIH searches for chief data officer

Another agency decides data deserves a C-suite champion.

Digital Government

The antisocial network?

Steve Kelman wonders if the young generation's aversion to voice calls in favor of text and social networking will change the working world in a few years.

Modernization

FBI posts Google map of bank heist photos so locals can finger the perps

The new website is aimed at deterring robberies and curbing gun violence, feds say.

Digital Government

Leaders direct DOD to buckle down on spending

Because the recent spending deal did not permanently solve the nation's fiscal crisis, the Defense Department is now planning measures to limit its budget risk.

Digital Government

Latest flu numbers paint the picture of an epidemic

The Centers for Disease Control is set to release its weekly flu advisory report on Friday.

Modernization

Mobile users rejoice: Superfast Wi-Fi is coming

FCC plans to boost unlicensed spectrum allocated to Wi-Fi by 35 percent.

Digital Government

Important dates

What are those marks on the calendar for? Cartoonist John Klossner knows.

Digital Government

VA partners with veterans group to measure Post-9/11 GI Bill success

Research will determine how many vets and their dependents complete school under the program.

Emerging Tech

FAA orders review of all Boeing 787 Dreamliners

The safety review of the plane comes after two more dangerous incidents raised concerns about their integrity.

Digital Government

USPS continues to explore digital services

New white paper suggests a need for "hybrid mail services" to combine physical and digital delivery.

Modernization

FCC slams Verizon for 9-1-1 failures

The agency eyes a more reliable Internet-based system.

Digital Government

U.S. warns foreign exchange houses are helping Iran skirt sanctions

Financial institutions should be on the lookout for illicit money transfers.

Digital Government

In an emergency, you need a plain old radio or TV

Conventional technology was critical in keeping people informed after a summer storm.

Modernization

Computing on the fly is replacing the need for desktop computers

Agencies are confronting a new budget line: Mobile management services.

People

Brubaker returns to Defense Department in new role

Former Defense, GAO and Transportation executive to join Deputy CMO McGrath's team at the Pentagon.

Modernization

FCC publishes proposed text-to-911 rule

Major deployments of new service will begin this year.

Digital Government

NIH to appoint chief data official

The associate director for data science would be one of few top data officers in government.

Digital Government

Job flexibility may slow boomer retirements

Telework is contributing to employees’ decisions to work longer.

Digital Government

A push for less paperwork

Senator calls for elimination of nearly 400 no-longer-necessary reports.

Modernization

Government Printing Office to publish House bills in XML

This will make it easier to publish bills as e-books or in mobile apps.