Digital Government
Large solar flare likely disrupted radio systems in the Mideast
That event and a separate incident that forced officials to reroute commercial flights foreshadow future problems, scientist says.
Digital Government
Draft report urges greater access to proposed rules for non-English speakers
Law professor also recommends agencies make it easier for the blind and citizens with low-bandwidth Internet to read and comment on regulations.
Digital Government
Favoritism and other pernicious practices
More than a few feds have indicated that they believe favoritism is alive and well in the federal workplace.
Cybersecurity
State defends security system against GAO
A GAO report rankles agency officials, who believe criticisms go too far.
People
FAA employees would get back pay under new bill
A House member has introduced a bill to provide back pay and benefits to furloughed Federal Aviation Administration employees.
Cybersecurity
OMB head sets bold new course for CIOs
Today's CIOs are investment analysts, recruiters and security officers for their agencies' information, according to a new memo.
People
White House pushes industry to hire vets
The White House urges industry to hire veterans as their unemployment numbers reach into the millions.
Modernization
FBI releases new iPhone app for identifying missing children
Is there something missing from the FBI's new Child ID mobile app for missing children? Some parents and users think so.
Acquisition
Congressman questions agencies on small-business advocates' authority
Rep. Mulvaney, chairman of a contracting subcommittee, wants to know why small-business advocate office officials don’t have access to top officials.
Modernization
Could this legislation kill the Internet?
A bill designed to protect children from predators online contains provisions that could cripple online commerce while not protecting children from much of anything, John Breeden argues.
Digital Government
Debt ceiling debate in 140 characters
Twitter figured into the debt ceiling debate in big ways.
Modernization
Migration to cloud won't happen without leadership
To make cloud computing work, leaders must address cultural and process biases, write Sterling Phillips, CEO of GTSI and a member of TechAmerica's cloud commission.
People
Federal acquisition training: Change is afoot
Federal Acquisition Institute Director Donna Jenkins discusses her vision of a governmentwide team that provides top-notch acquisition workforce training.
Cybersecurity
The best of the federal blogosphere
Revitalizing farms; Fighting organized crime; Improving passenger privacy; End of an (Ice) Age.
People