People
Government IT terminology has political bias
The Sunlight Foundation transparency group released its revamped version of Capitol Word, a tool by which to gauge popularity of words used by Congress.
Digital Government
Veto threat lingers for defense bill
The Defense Authorization bill is almost ready for the White House, but detainee provisions could trigger a veto.
People
Government officials need to be ready for 'sousveillance,' social trend expert says
Social media users are becoming sophisticated in finding and spreading information about government.
Digital Government
10 reasons to bring your own device to work
What federal employees can learn from adopters in the private sector.
Acquisition
Lawmakers block contractor disclosure of political support
The Obama administration considered requiring political contribution information in contract bids, a proposal that raised a lot of concern in Congress and industry.
Digital Government
Obama administration steps up efforts to curb fraud and waste
Officials claim billions in savings through new program.
Digital Government
Street art and Miami's urban revitalization
A neighborhood in Miami experiences a revitalization through a seemingly unlikely source.
People
How to stand out from the LinkedIn crowd
Creative, effective and organized? So's everyone else on LinkedIn.
Cybersecurity
Senator questions federal website seizures
After high-profile domain seizures, some question the process of Operation In Our Sites.
Acquisition
Veterans Health Admin procurement reforms not working, IG says
The Veterans Health Administration created a new oversight process for its contracting in 2009, but it is not being carried out consistently, according to a new report.
People
How to measure social media reach
There's more to social media reach than counting followers and fans.
Digital Government
Defense financial office gets new exec
Recent Defense Department senior executive service appointments include a post in the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller).
Digital Government
Retirement—is it time to run for the hills?
For years, those who watch the federal government have predicted that a “retirement tsunami” would hit the federal workplace when the Baby Boomers started to reach retirement age. Don't look now, but ...
Digital Government
Company formerly known as Xe, formerly known as Blackwater, changes names again
The training and services contractor is rebranding -- again -- to leave old scandals behind.
People
The 9-to-5 workday? Get over it.
Jody Thompson, who helped invent the concept of a results-only work environment, explains why ROWE makes good sense in the federal government.
Digital Government