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
Describe your job in 7 words or less
Having a quick way to sum up your work is good for social situations and job pitches, writes GovLoop's Andy Krzmarzick.
Modernization
Is data center consolidation worth the bother?
Some doubt that the government can close all its redundant data centers, but the Obama administration remains enthusiastic.
Digital Government
Vegas in August: Ground Zero for hackers of all kinds
International Business Times
Digital Government
Navy restricts approval process for major IT programs
Navy and Marine Corps will establish senior approval authorities for programs with life-cycle costs of more than $1 million.
Modernization