Digital Government
HHS wants app to turn Facebook friends into disaster lifelines
The Health and Human Services Department has started its Lifeline Facebook App Challenge, which seeks to turn social media friends into "lifelines" during a disaster.
Digital Government
NYC police form social media unit to track criminals
The New York City Police Department has started a unit to track leads on criminal activity disclosed on Facebook, Twitter and other social media sites.
Acquisition
Procurement contests pooh-poohed by an unlikely source
Steve Kelman is disappointed in an attack on federal procurement competitions from a source he never would have expected.
Cybersecurity
OMB hunts for gaps in keeping out fake products
The Obama administration's anti-counterfeit working group is looking for gaps in legal authority and regulation that may undermine how officials can check on the quality of products the government buys.
Digital Government
9/11: Where were you when the world changed?
The tenth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks is approaching. Share your memories of that day.
Cybersecurity
The danger of misconstruing the most serious security threats
The industry's propensity to call any sophisticated hacking job a form of advanced persistent threat hurts agencies more than it helps.
Digital Government
Federal Coach: Michele Leonhart on leading the DEA
Michele Leonhart discusses what it's like to lead the DEA.
People
Telework can affect locality pay
Depending on where and how many days per week a fed teleworks, locality pay could be affected.
People
Telework at a tipping point?
A public policy expert says there are factors preventing the practice of telework.
Cybersecurity
Agencies don't reward innovation, feds say
In a time when efficiency and effectiveness should be at a premium, federal employees don't believe their agencies reward innovation, according to a new survey.
Digital Government
NASA awards $10 million flight services contract to seven firms
Deal marks the start of a new commercial era for the U.S. space program.
Cybersecurity