Emerging Tech

Bono Mack urges Senate action on Internet resolution

Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., has introduced a similar resolution in the Senate, which has attracted 32 co-sponsors from both parties.

Digital Government

Pink slips and budgets

It says a lot about the budget limbo we live in that yet another continuing resolution counts as progress.

Digital Government

Plain English, please

Plain language is the key to successful communication, but avoiding jargon and complex language remains a challenge for many agencies.

Digital Government

Is mobility the way out of customer satisfaction stagnation?

Consumers are largely satisfied with federal websites, but their opinions seem to be unchanging. Could more attention to mobility nudge the numbers upward?

Digital Government

Cyber threat warnings grow louder

Cyberattacks have long been a threat, but experts think the danger is increasing.

Digital Government

TRICARE outsources addiction treatment with little oversight

Congress ordered Defense to treat drug and alcohol abuse ‘epidemic’ at military facilities.

People

GSA freezes 2013 per diem travel rates

Unchanging travel spending rate aligns with acting administrator's ongoing agency review.

People

VA under investigation for excessive spending

VA comes under congressional, IG scrutiny for possible spending abuses connected to training conferences.

People

Citizens provide guidance for Commerce's digital government efforts

Officials at the Commerce Department asked the public for ideas on what to focus on in implementing the federal digital strategy, and the replies are coming in.

Digital Government

FBI lets copyright holders download anti-piracy logo in good faith

The seal, now free at FBI.gov, was previously only provided to industry groups that signed a written agreement.

Modernization

Meet the little printer the tech world is excited about

This compact printer makes use of cloud subscription services.

People

Grkavac to step down at trade association

After more than 31 years of service, Olga Grkavac is retiring from TechAmerica.

Digital Government

Leahy applauds ICANN comments extension

ICANN is in the process of reviewing requests for nearly 2,000 new top-level domain.

People

GSA CIO to co-chair Heroines in Technology Awards Gala

The annual gala honors women in the technology community for their dedication to community service.

Digital Government

DOD's new policy 'likes' social media, but with caveats

DOD is in a race against technology to maintain authority and security amid the explosion of social media.

People

Think the government is bureaucratic? Read on.

Steve Kelman finds dealing with his bank is as much of a bureaucratic nightmare as the government at its worst.