People
New OPM programs smooth the passage to federal careers
An initiative under Obama's hiring reform makes it easier for students to pursue a government career.
Digital Government
Exposed to anthrax? In the future, your shirt could provide early warning.
The Pentagon wants clothing and paint that contain bio-warfare detectors.
Emerging Tech
Brain scanning computer system takes over the work of stressed multitaskers
Researchers are investigating other mental states that could be measured.
Modernization
GSA unveils list of FedRAMP third-party assessment organizations
The certified 3PAOS will evaluate contractors that provide cloud services and products to the federal government.
Modernization
Think before you tweet
Report urges agencies to develop social media strategies and policies for engaging with followers.
Digital Government
VA launches a healthcare data mapping project
The open source dictionary is key to developing a joint health record with the Pentagon.
Digital Government
LightSquared files for bankruptcy
The company reported debts and assets of more than $1 billion.
Modernization
NTIA seeks comments on national public safety network
The plan is to solicit comments about the national, interoperable wireless broadband network for law enforcement and first responders.
Digital Government
American drones will not save Yemen
An attempted terrorist attack this week has been bookended by U.S. drone strikes in Yemen. Do we know they're effective?
Cybersecurity
An ambiguous FBI cyber alert raises more questions than it answers
Warning about malware aimed at U.S. business travelers abroad fails to provide critical information, including where the attacks have occurred.
People
Keeping Generation Y on board
Young workers are not so different from their older counterparts, but there are a few distinctions.
Digital Government
Congressman defends call to dismantle GSA
Rep. Jeff Denham's suggestion that GSA should be shut down energized the agency's defenders.
People
Which federal agency packs the most online punch?
There's clout, and then there's Klout, and a new study ranked 34 federal agencies for their online Klout scores.
Digital Government
Expert: New travel, conference limits may threaten transparency
Unintended side effects of efforts to rein in careless spending could affect other administration priorities.
Cybersecurity
IG sparks dispute over CIO's power
Does the DHS CIO have enough budget authority? The agency and an auditor disagree.
Digital Government
Analyst: A Romney win could be bad news for Google
Paul Gallant suggests that a win by Mitt Romney could could mean less a favorable outcome for Google in the FTC probe.
Digital Government
Pentagon opens classified cyber program to all defense contractors, ISPs
The White House is under pressure to increase voluntary information sharing.
Digital Government
Domestic drones could be hijacked or jammed, pilots and manufacturers warn
The Federal Aviation Administration is weighing the widespread use of remotely piloted aircraft.
Cybersecurity