Modernization

FTC wants new powers over Web profilers

The agency seeks to stop data brokers from quietly compiling personal details on Web users.

Emerging Tech

White House opposes FCC reform bill

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Digital Government

Army resumes enterprise e-mail migration after hiatus

The Army has resumed migrating to enterprise e-mail after submitting a congressionally mandated report on cost efficiency and effectiveness.

Digital Government

Internet use clouds millennials' ability to read body language

Digital natives’ brains are wired differently compared to other generations thanks to constant exposure to technology, which research says affects their social skills.

Digital Government

Members of Congress not afraid to go off-topic on Twitter

If you are following a member of Congress on Twitter, don't be surprised if the conversation turns to recipes and sports.

People

Small Business Administration names new CIO

Eric Won was previously deputy CIO at the Small Business Administration.

Digital Government

Mentoring Goes Virtual

Acquisition

GAO: Electronic waste guidance needs teeth

GSA guidelines don't carry the force of mandates, and GAO believes that the rules for electronic waste disposal needs the backing of an agency with enforcement powers.

Cybersecurity

IGs: IRS, SSA and DHS lose billions in improper payments

Inspectors general at the Internal Revenue Service, Social Security Administration and Homeland Security Department recently drilled down on improper payments problems.

Digital Government

OMB: Consolidation power 'crucial' to leaner government

OMB official argues for the importance of giving the president the authority to merge and reorganize agencies.

Acquisition

5 ways Congress could change small-biz contracting

A House committee approved five bills that could reform several troublesome aspects of small-business contracting, including the system used to define small businesses.