Digital Government
House science committee kicks off investigation of LightSquared
Panel sees political influence, wants records of all correspondence between company and White House.
Digital Government
Federal Coach: Mission impossible? Not for some federal leaders
While I love an action movie as much as the next guy, the real-life federal employees tackling our country’s seemingly impossible missions are deserving of their own Hollywood blockbuster.
Digital Government
How can young feds make a difference?
Young federal employees should convey their skills to senior leaders, expert says.
Digital Government
From top DOD brass, more warnings against sequester cuts
Defense Secretary Panetta warns cuts could result in massive defense industrial base losses that would harm the U.S. economy.
Digital Government
Satellites, telescope worthy of funding, Senate says
The Senate Appropriations Committee approved the fiscal 2012 budget for science and technology programs.
People
Administration would raise feds' retirement contributions
The Obama administration wants a 1.2 percent increase in federal employees' retirement contributions.
People
White House lists new transparency goals
The Obama administration has a national plan for transparency as part of the new Open Government Partnership with 43 other countries.
Acquisition
Is Congress loyal to federal employees?
Budget cuts will test senators' desire to balance feds and contractors appropriately, White House official says.
Digital Government
DOD correcting mismanagement of financial records
DOD officials are reforming the way spending is accounted for, according to department Comptroller Robert Hale.
Modernization
NASA's in-house talent builds cloud
NASA's technology pros played a leading role in building the agency's cloud computing environment for science and engineering applications.
Acquisition
Change sought to government payments for contractor executive salaries
The formula to calculate executive pay reimbursements could lead to "excessive" amounts, administration says.
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