Digital Government

White House launches governmentwide investment in big data

Research funding aims to advance science and technology in medicine, astronomy and other areas.

Digital Government

NSA to crack codes with big data

Companies will demo code-making and code-breaking tech -- part of larger effort to make sense of the incongruous digital traffic on the Internet and elsewhere.

People

VA looking for mobile apps in innovation contest

The Veterans Affairs Department announced a new round of industry competition to develop applications and solutions for the department.

Digital Government

GOP budget passes House

The Republican budget proposal now goes to the Senate, where experts expect its defeat.

Cybersecurity

Senator knocks government spending on contractors

Federal spending on contractor services is out of control and must be reined in, according to Sen. Claire McCaskill.

People

Justice role in FOIA gets new scrutiny

The Justice Department is again facing allegations that it may be attempting to interfere with other agency FOIA activities.

Cybersecurity

GSA chief seeks to expand shared services

A shared services approach challenges longstanding ideas of how the government should be run, but is an effective option for reducing costs, according to GSA Administrator Martha Johnson.

Digital Government

One more round of Singapore observations

Steve Kelman's adventures in cross-culture awareness continue.