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