Modernization
Group urges U.S. to adopt electronic ID cards for citizens
Digital credentials, such as e-ID cards used in Estonia, could improve protection of personal data.
Digital Government
Despite desire for shared data, Census Bureau stands on confidentiality law
The U.S. Census Bureau has no plans to seek changes to Title 13, officials say.
Acquisition
Obama wants small businesses paid in 15 days
The faster payments will give small businesses more confidence in cash flow, officials say.
Cybersecurity
DHS, FBI beef up fingerprint checks for visitors
The Homeland Security Department and FBI are implementing a more robust system of checking fingerprint identities of international visitors at airport ports of entry.
Digital Government
How much do feds really work?
Do feds work more or less just because they're feds? Opinions seem to differ among FCW readers.
Modernization
New Labor dashboard to cut waste, fraud
The Labor Department and White House are using a new online dashboard to highlight states in which a high percentage of unemployment benefit payments are improper.
People
DOD nominee promises to find budget cut ideas fast
Ashton Carter tells Senate panel he would try to help avoid 'devastating' effects of forced cuts.
Acquisition
Share-in-savings for energy-saving contracts -- how headquarters contracting shops can help
A specifc share-in-savings contract avoids termination liabilities.
Digital Government
The evolution of the CIO: Chief geek or strategist?
A recent OMB memo stresses agency CIOs moving away from policy making. But does everyone agree with this change?
Acquisition
Bill would set up library for contingency contracting
The measure would create an IG position with audit and oversight authorities and a "Center for Contingency Contracting."
Digital Government