People
DATA Act slammed for lacking transparency
Citizens should have insight into the legislative process, which the House-passed bill doesn't offer, according to an OMB official.
Digital Government
Tech Roundup: HHS has a new chief technology officer
Federal IT spending is projected to fall; FCC looks at mobile phone safety, and more.
Acquisition
Defense bill dilutes agencies' business judgment, experts say
The government has invested money in training and rebuilding an acquisition workforce that has strong business prowess, but proposed rules could hinder the employees' business decisions.
Digital Government
Report: Tech companies must stand up against repressive regimes
The Global Network Initiative advises that companies assess human-rights risks in countries where they operate.
Emerging Tech
Air Force seeks scientists to help unmanned aircraft collaboratively track targets
White papers are due July 1.
Digital Government
8 ways to align acquisition to IT's pace
OMB offered checklist of recommendations for agencies to align their acquisition practices to modular contracting for IT.
Digital Government
Venezuela claims to build drones with help from Iran, China
The move comes two months after Iran claimed to recover data from a downed U.S. drone.
Digital Government
Forest Service adds advanced tankers to fire-fighting fleet
New aircraft will replace 50-year-old planes.
Digital Government
White House unleashes ‘innovation mojo’ of broadband providers, developers
U.S. Ignite program will produce apps in medicine, clean energy and public safety.
Emerging Tech
NuSTAR, the latest space telescope, launched
NuSTAR was launched off the wing of an airplane this week.
Modernization
Policy would require agencies to scan for network threats every 72 hours and begin patching holes
Continuous monitoring program remains a work in progress, DHS official says.
Digital Government
Federal IT forecast: Brace for impact
Sequestration and other hurdles pose challenges for federal IT, but it's not all bad news.
People
OMB promotes agile IT development in new guidance
Incremental approach to IT project management is intended to save money and move IT projects ahead faster.
People
Political appointees: Don't plan to stay
OPM reminds agencies it isn't easy to move politically-appointed employees into civil service positions.
Digital Government
You are being watched -- is that OK?
Electronic surveillance is a fact of life today, but should it be?
Modernization
White House seeks to cut costs of broadband deployment
Goal of executive order is to make construction of networks cheaper
Emerging Tech
Get ready, because Voyager I is very close to leaving our solar system
We're on the cusp of one of the greatest scientific accomplishments of all time, but we may not know when the moment strikes. Or, rather, there may be no moment.
Cybersecurity
Senator urges vote on cyber law before 'cyber 9/11' occurs
Dramatic rhetoric underscores importance of cybersecurity legislation.
Digital Government