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.

Digital Government

HHS Advocates Health Texting

Acquisition

Change sought to government payments for contractor executive salaries

The formula to calculate executive pay reimbursements could lead to "excessive" amounts, administration says.

Digital Government

Upcoming FCW Feature

Update on topic and writer for upcoming FCW feature.

Digital Government

GOP claims White House interference in LightSquared's broadband plan

Company wants to build a national cellular network; opponents say it will interfere with GPS receivers.