Acquisition
OFPP nominee reveals priorities
Joe Jordan, nominated to lead the Office of Federal Procurement Policy, could get Senate governmental affairs committee approval next week.
Digital Government
VA manipulated mental health care data, lawmaker says
Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki said the department’s 20-year-old scheduling system contributes to data discrepancies.
Digital Government
FCC chief defends review of wireless deals
Chairman Julius Genachowski says ensuring competition won't take away from efforts to free up more spectrum.
Digital Government
GAO rejects protest of $70 million IT contract at CDC
Unisys claimed it was misled about staffing costs.
Modernization
Two-thirds of embassies are Tweeting
Most embassies are using ‘broadcast mode’ rather than engaging in conversations.
Emerging Tech
Google's self-driving cars get their first learner's permit
Nevada's Department of Motor Vehicles awarded the first official license for an autonomous car.
People
Defense Authorization begins its long journey through the House
House defense bill asks for $3 billion more than the Obama administration's plan.
Digital Government
The many mothers of invention
Innovation can be sparked by all sorts of situations, panelists say.
Cybersecurity
On the front lines: How agencies recruit young feds
Despite popular belief, public perception of the government workforce and pervasive anti-government rhetoric hasn't put a damper on young people's desire to become public servants.
Acquisition
Defense bill would boost small business contracting goal
DOD lacks a culture geared toward fostering small business participation, lawmakers believe, but a new bill would attempt to change that.
Cybersecurity
Technology plays smaller role in new border patrol strategy
The Border Patrol, following the failure of SBINet, reduces its reliance on technology in new strategy.
Digital Government
Twitter users have mixed view of GSA scandal, study shows
An analysis of thousands of tweets about the recent lavish spending at a GSA conference shows a surprising mix of views about the scandal, according to a new study.
Digital Government
Pentagon seeks biotechnology to prevent burn scars
Treatment could reduce severity of injuries that limit mobility and damage nerves.
Digital Government
Majority of US embassies tweeting for diplomacy, report says
U.S. embassy tweeting is off to a good start with 69 percent of embassies engaging in Twitter communications, according to a new study.
People
GOP plan to nix sequester moves forward
House Republicans want to replace the looming sequester with cuts targeting health care and federal benefits.
Digital Government
DOD components could lose funding over service contract inventories
The Armed Services Committee is ready to put some teeth into its longstanding efforts to speed DOD service contract inventory efforts along.
Digital Government
Wanted: Stress sensors that harness the energy of soldiers who wear them
Collected data could help assess troop performance and health.
Digital Government
Lawmaker wants to clarify Pentagon’s authority for cyber operations
Clearer guidelines could help technology contractors.
Modernization
SSA introduces new personalized online statements
The SSA's new online records system could suffer from errors in the agency's database or users trying to use stolen personal information.
Digital Government