People
Obama delays financial disclosure deadline
Congress and the president adjust some deadlines in the STOCK Act, but opponents still object to public disclosure.
Digital Government
Should we cap pay for cartoonists?
John Klossner offers visual barbs on contractor pay, DOD reports.
Digital Government
New tool helps spot fake federal social media accounts
The federal social media database takes the guessing out of which accounts belong to government agencies.
Modernization
Nobody knows if you’re a fed online
GSA wants to change that with its social media registry.
Emerging Tech
Five things we learned from the Curiosity Rover team's Reddit AMA
NASA's scientists and engineers provided a behind-the-scenes look at their mission.
Emerging Tech
Developer of experimental batteries raises In-Q-Tel funding
Company is designing ultrathin, rechargeable zinc-based batteries.
Digital Government
Commentary: Navy treatment and AA saved my life -- and career
Memo to TRICARE: Keep care in-house and mandate meetings.
Digital Government
AA works and it’s free, yet Pentagon snubs the substance abuse program
Defense Department is coping with a surge of drug and alcohol addiction.
Modernization
Labor Department plans move to the cloud
Officials want Web-based email and software to support collaboration and records management.
Digital Government
Paul Prouty fights back
A former GSA executive, forced out of the agency in the wake of the conference spending scandal, wants his case reviewed.
Emerging Tech
FBI gives police free tool to convert photos for facial recognition
Bureau tries to enlarge its biometric database by making it cheaper for local authorities to submit and search suspects’ faces.
Digital Government
Dish's broadband satellite expansion won't solve the rural Internet problem
The cost of broadband satellite services may still be prohibitive.
People
DOD officials join Senior Executive Service
Defense secretary Panetta announces new SES members for DISA, OUSD.
Modernization
NIST could move to Drupal
Another proprietary system could be destined for the dustbin as NIST considers a move to an open-source option.
Digital Government
Ryan pick excites foes of tech regulation
Libertarian-leaning experts on tech policy see Ryan as one who will shrink rules.
Modernization
ACLU sues for FBI GPS tracking guidelines
Group asks the department to immediately release memos detailing bureau use of GPS technology.
Digital Government
Scientists band together to develop PTSD biomarkers
Findings could prevent veterans from going undiagnosed.
Modernization
FEC addresses industry concerns over text campaign donations
FEC said Tuesday that carriers would not be responsible for ensuring donors are eligible to give or enforcing limits on donations.
Cybersecurity