Digital Government
Military detainment powers dominate Congressional debate
Debate over a controversial measure that allows the military to detain terror suspects around the world, even American citizens on U.S. soil, overshadows other aspects of the 2012 Defense authorization bill.
Modernization
Will Amazon's Fire kindle a new push for personal tech at work?
Amazon's new device may be less versatile than Apple's iPad, but it's also much less expensive. Expect the weeks after Christmas to bring it into the workplace.
People
Officials demand contractor identification
Agencies should stop using generic contractor identifiers to provide greater transparency.
Modernization
Agencies told to overhaul recordkeeping practices
Under a new directive, agencies are required to better document and overhaul their recordkeeping systems.
People
VA calls halt to buying personal printers
The agency is seeking to consolidate printing tasks for savings.
Cybersecurity
Hackers target U.N., World Bank personnel
New group identifies with Occupy Wall Street movement and threatens to take on financial sector.
People
USA.gov: What analytics can tell us about the American mind
Bev Godwin is on the front lines of federal executives who are applying new technologies to reach out to and engage with citizens.
Digital Government
Federal Coach: Sheila Bair: The former FDIC chairman’s 20-20 foresight
Sheila Bair is one of seven recipients of the 2011 Top American Leaders awards, bestowed by The Washington Post’s On Leadership section and the Harvard Kennedy School's Center for Public Leadership. This year’s recipients were chosen by a selection committee convened by the Center for Public Leadership, and will be honored at Ford’s Theatre on December 5, 2011. This profile was written by Tom Fox, author of the Washington Post’s Federal Coach blog. Visit On Leadership to see more of the winners’ profiles.
Acquisition
Steve Kelman, broken record: More on contracting cost savings
Former procurement chief recommends some familiar concepts to save money on contracts.
Modernization