Digital Government

NASA's Gangnam video delights some, baffles others

An intern-produced video parodying a popular Korean rap song has been viewed nearly 2.7 million times on YouTube.

Digital Government

At VA, peer counselors connect with struggling veterans

Their experience in overcoming mental health conditions gives others hope.

Digital Government

Teleworkers say they work harder than office-bound peers, but some doubt it

University of Texas survey sparks a mostly positive response.

Digital Government

At the brink: Washington prepares for cliff

As Congressional negotiations once again break down, OMB sends agencies more information on the ramifications of coming budget cuts.

Emerging Tech

Video: Boeing used 20,000 lbs of potatoes to test its in-flight Wi-Fi

Firm says the spuds were "ideal stand-ins for passengers."

Digital Government

Early Christmas present for 9/11 GI bill students

Tuition payments for vets attending private colleges and universities will go up by $1,120 in 2013.

Digital Government

CBP considers open source license plate readers to save cash

Agency plans to replace existing brand name tech with parts that can be operated and obtained without the contractor.

Digital Government

Friday: Fiscal cliff, cyber order

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Ideas

NASA signs $40 million web services contract

The agreement includes content management for blogs and wikis

Digital Government

Army Tries to Carve Out Cyber, Space Turf

The service veers into territory held by the Air Force and the joint Cyber Command.

Digital Government

Defense failed to adequately manage terabytes of Iraq war data

Lack of records frustrates veterans’ disability claims.

Emerging Tech

Gun policy leads Newtown shooting discussion on Twitter

Tweets discussing gun control outpaced even prayers for the victims.

Digital Government

Citizen Services Fund earns its keep -- and then some

The $34 million in investments produced $64 million in cost avoidance in fiscal 2012, officials say.

Digital Government

Commentary: Using big data to prepare for the fiscal cliff and beyond

Deeper analysis would allow agency leaders to more effectively influence the outcome of budget cuts.

People

Bill provides means to punish execs for misconduct

A bill that the House passed would provide a mechanism to suspend Senior Executive Service members without pay for misconduct or malfeasance.

Acquisition

Army greenlights controversial intelligence system

The Army's Distributed Common Ground System came under scrutiny after leaked memos deemed it 'not suitable' and 'not survivable.'

Acquisition

Congress calls for clarity on decisions to insource

Defense authorization bill includes new requirements for OMB and agencies to determine whether work should be performed in-housed or contracted to small businesses.

Cybersecurity

John McAfee's run from the law made John McAfee's company look really bad

Public perception of McAfee Software has decreased quite a bit recently.

Digital Government

Success story: DFAS spots bad payments with big data

While many agencies are trying to crack the big data code, the Defense Finance and Accounting Service has used it to save billions over just four years.

Cybersecurity

U.S. and China to fight online pedophiles together, State says

Bilateral crime forum coincides with reports that Justice plans to prosecute Chinese hackers.