Modernization
ACLU: Public safety network raises police surveillance concerns
Analyst voices concerns about police capabilities and possible privacy abuse.
People
FAS commissioner position is open
In a shuffling of positions, Steve Kempf will return from medical leave to a new job within GSA, and the agency seeks a new leader for its acquisition service.
Acquisition
OFPP head encourages 'hard line' against unscrupulous contractors
Agencies are investing more in suspension and debarment programs and have taken action more often in recent years on questionable contractors, Joe Jordan says.
People
The Navy's Elliott Branch: Getting a good deal for government.
An award honors an innovator in federal procurement, pointing to the priorities of our time.
Digital Government
Iran says two nuclear sites were hit by explosions
Iranian nuclear scientist blames the two separate explosions on sabotage.
Modernization
Undercover police used smartphones to keep tabs on protests in Tampa
Cell phones, tablets could be wave of future for police, firefighters.
People
Ten years later, e-gov compliance is still incomplete
Agencies have done much of what the E-Gov act asked of them, but trouble spots remain.
People
Rising Star: Kimberly Allred
Kimberly Allred, a program analyst at the State Department, oversaw development of key knowledge management platforms.
People
Rising Star: Stephen Ander
Stephen Ander, now a consultant at Gallup, developed a plan to improve the Secret Service's hiring process while working there.
Digital Government
U.S., Japan agree to deploy advanced missile defense system
Deal is likely to stir Chinese concerns.
Modernization
Sequestration could hurt cyber defense programs
Deep budget cuts will make it difficult for feds to press industry on cybersecurity.
Digital Government
Air Force continues advanced surveillance aircraft funding in Afghanistan
Angel Fire is like ‘Google Earth and TiVo on steroids.’
People
Election 2012: What's at stake for feds?
Republican Mitt Romney and Democrat Barack Obama offer competing visions for America. But how do they stand on federal priorities?
People
Former top DOD officials skewer Congress over sequestration
In a rare joint appearance, two former DOD leaders to take Congress to task for exacerbating the top U.S. threats: budget cuts and the national debt.
Cybersecurity
Flame operators likely behind three other unidentified viruses
New clues point to an increasingly aggressive push by states in the cyber domain.
Acquisition
OFPP lets DOD deal with pricing complexities first
Officials have to make a judgment call on whether to take the lower price now and potentially pay more later on when problems arise from minimal quality work.
Digital Government
What to make of Google's decision to block the 'Innocence of Muslims' movie
The attacks on U.S. missions abroad this week have been a test for Google's "bias in favor of free expression."
People
DOD officials cautiously tout progress in financial management reform
Meeting Leon Panetta's aggressive timeline is a daunting challenge, but DOD officials say the effort is advancing.
Acquisition
Kay Kapoor leaves Accenture
Accenture installs an interim head for its federal sector business unit as its leader steps down.
Digital Government