Digital Government
What happened in Vegas cost Johnson her job
Media reaction to Martha Johnson's departure from GSA ranged from savage to irreverent.
Digital Government
Bridging the public affairs/journalism gap
The goals of reporters and public affairs officers sometimes clash, but there are a few things that can make the relationship as smooth as possible.
Cybersecurity
White House agency under investigation in prostitution scandal
Investigators are looking into the role of an official in the office that handles the president's secure communications.
Modernization
TSA clears racial-profiling app for takeoff
Travelers who believe they've been targeted for their religion or race will be able to file complaints from their iPhones.
Acquisition
Congress steps up efforts to control conference costs
Following GSA scandal, lawmakers continue proposals to bat down overspending by agenices on conferences.
Digital Government
Technology speeds VA effort to cut claims backlog
A Veterans Benefits Administration official testified to a House committee that the agency is on the right track toward meetings its goal of eliminating the claims backlog.
Modernization
Virtual worlds emerge within agencies
Having cut their teeth in Second Life, agencies are increasingly building their own virtiual environments.
Digital Government
Social media fights crime
Social media is an increasingly useful investigative tool for identifying breaking events and potential threats, as well as for surveillance to counter cyber crime and terrorism, according to law enforcement officers.
People