People
SSA needs to better manage its IT systems, GAO says
The Social Security Administration's reorganization in 2011 left a few loose ends untied.
Digital Government
VA IT budget to get a boost in House spending bill
The Veterans Affairs Department's information technology budget gets a hefty raise next year under a proposal released by the House Appropriations Committee.
People
Hey grads shunning government work ... looked at the private sector lately?
FCW's resident cartoonist urges young professionals to take a more realistic view than some recent data suggests they do.
Digital Government
Pentagon seeks to join 3-D printing revolution
Technology could seed cheaper ways to make aerospace parts.
Acquisition
Collins presses OFPP nom on politics in contracting
Sen. Susan Collins is concerend about OFPP nominee's stance on a hypothetical order requiring companies to disclose political contributions in bids.
Cybersecurity
DHS budget gets 1.2 percent cut under House GOP committee plan
The Homeland Security Department escaped major spending cuts under a budget package presented by the GOP-run House Appropriations Committee.
People
Efforts to limit feds' conference attendance meet opposition
Industry associations worry that legislation designed to restrict the ability of federal employees to attend conferences would do more harm than good.
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