People

Facebook Timeline application now available to all users

The long-awaited--some say long-dreaded--Timeline application on Facebook that showcases past photographs and status updates is finally available.

People

Defense Authorization bill clears Congress

President Obama had earlier seemed poised to veto bill over prisoner detainment provisions, but now looks ready to sign.

People

Deal reached to avert shutdown with only hours to spare

A late-night deal avoided a partial government shutdown, the fifth such occasion this year.

Digital Government

Gates calls out Congress

The former Defense Secretary calls for Congress members to learn to compromise.

Modernization

Will VA real-time tracking plan include employees?

Procurement documents reveal a tracking system that may include collecting the movements of Veterans Affairs employees.

Digital Government

Defense bill tackles WikiLeaks-style insider threats

The White House had earlier concerns about the timetable for implementing a similar network monitoring program to flag unauthorized activity.

Digital Government

I, Robot. Be Patient.

Ideas

Tech Titans Combat SOPA, Protect IP Act with Communications 1.0

A who's who of information technology entrepreneurs has taken to a very traditional medium to defend their interests -- a full page ad in the New York Times.

Cybersecurity

DHS releases cybersecurity blueprint

The Homeland Security Department published its new framework for cybersecurity outlining steps for infrastructure protection and the cyber ecosystem.

People

'Shared First' could limit IT choices to gain efficiencies

The government can be more efficient and less redundant if agencies share services, OMB believes.

Digital Government

Rulemaking process raises copyright concerns

The Administrative Conference of the United States has been reexamining how federal agencies utilize copyrighted industry standards in federal regulations.