Digital Government
Federal Coach: With the Chesapeake Bay, solving a complex leadership problem
An interview with Katherine Antos who is a water-quality team leader in the EPA’s Chesapeake Bay Program Office. She led the creation and evaluation of state plans to reduce pollution in the Chesapeake Bay, the nation's largest estuary, and one of the planet's first identified "marine dead zones."
Digital Government
Cutting back on vets
Veterans Day might be a good time for budget-cutting lawmakers to note the significant presence of vets in the federal workforce.
Modernization
Scrutiny of IT spending: The new normal
The executive order limiting agencies' ability to provide mobile devices, among other things, is unlikely to be the last measure tightening the limits.
People
NASA takes giant leap onto Google Plus
Keeping with its reputation for innovation and adventure, NASA appears to be the first federal agency to create a Google+ Page.
Digital Government
Exposed: The dark side of telework
Telework really does open the door to the kinds of abuses managers fear, some readers say.
Acquisition
Small-biz set-asides may harm firms, expert says
The plethora of small business programs has 'disenfranchised' many small businesses, yet the government is considering creating a new one.
People
A little help from the crowd, please?
A groundbreaking game designed by the Institute for the Future could find the answers to some very complicated questions.
Modernization
White House launches Web 2.0 tools for veterans job search
The White House announced new online job search tools for veterans this week, with help from Google, LinkedIn and Twitter.
People
Take the struggle out of search
Users are having a hard time finding government information on the Web. Remedying the situation requires a mix of technical and information design skills.
Acquisition
GSA puts Advantage out for review
GSA upgraded its GSA Advantage! systems early in 2011, and now wants to make sure it's working at its best
Digital Government
NASA picks a new technologist
NASA Administrator Charles Bolden has named the agency's top advisor for technology.
Digital Government
Debate about feds working overtime goes into overtime
Cartoonist John Klossner is impressed, sort of, by the energy that readers put into a debate about the federal work ethic.
People