People

Tech companies push for more transparent federal data, common identifiers

Technology companies have formed a group to promote standardization and common identifiers in federal data.

People

Former GSA leader regrets scandal that 'besmirched' agency's good name

Martha Johnson, who stepped down as GSA head when a report revealed spending abuses at an agency conference, expressed her regrets to a House panel, while another official implicated in the affair invoked his fifth amendment rights.

Digital Government

Romney hints at eliminating HUD, cutting Education

Mitt Romney, the former Republican Massachusetts governor now running for president, gave some of his most detailed comments to date on his plans for federal agencies including Housing & Urban Development and the Education department.

Modernization

CIO Richard Spires: Replacing commodity IT is a bigger task than it seems

Moving from commodity IT to service-based cloud models encompasses much more than e-mail, DHS CIO says.

Cybersecurity

Introverted? Then NSA wants you.

The spy agency likes employees who keep to themselves, says its senior civilian leader.

Digital Government

Regulations.gov relaunch coming soon

Most Open Gov 2.0 plans focus on updating, fine-tuning existing initiatives.

People

Help-desk requests: Weirder than you thought.

Know the adage "there are no dumb questions?" It's not true.

Modernization

How can software curb violent crime?

The ATF is looking for high-tech, interactive software than can help predict violent crime.

Acquisition

GAO sees progress in DOD contract inventory

Defense officials have fixed a few problems, but they aren't in the clear yet in gathering accurate data.