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

Pentagon envisions new Air Force One

Aerospace firms are watching for calls for new presidential aircraft.

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.

Digital Government

Paul Ryan is not master of his domain (names)

Domain names, search ads hurting Republican ticket already.

Emerging Tech

TSA explores full body scans for fugitives hiding in cargo

Agency wants technology for screening stowaways inside containers; experts are skeptical.

Modernization

Federal employees union opens digital door to members

AFGE members will have easy access to updates from the organization thanks to its adoption of some new-ish technologies.

Digital Government

7 reasons why Israel should not attack Iran's nuclear facilities

Israeli officials may see a "zero hour" for attacking Iranian nuclear facilities, but it could backfire.

Modernization

Israel tests missile text-messaging warning system

SMS alerts will inform people in the case of possible ballistic missile attack.

Emerging Tech

The Wikipedia edit wars begin on Ryan's page

Term "brown noser" has appeared in Ryan's page.