Digital Government
Defense takes big cuts in debt deal
With the debt ceiling deal signed into law, outcry over defense cuts and lack of transparency is already loud.
People
Government declassifies historical docs faster than ever
The National Declassification Center was established in January 2010 to tackle a nearly 400 million-page backlog of historic documents, and it is just starting to hit its stride by picking up the pace of initial evaluations.
Digital Government
China's many contradictions
Steve Kelman, filing his final blog post from China, shares some jarring experiences with cultural contradictions.
Digital Government
Are Gingrich's Twitter followers legit?
A former staff member claims that 80 percent of the Twitter accounts that follow former House Speaker (and current presidential candidate) Newt Gingrich are fake.
Digital Government
Federal Coach: Preparing for new talent? Leadership lessons from the family stork
How to capture and share your team's knowledge.
Modernization
NIST looks for secure ways to use iPads, iPhones in the enterprise
Government Computer News
Cybersecurity
Debt deal could be a blow for cybersecurity
Agencies are putting off spending on new staff and technologies aimed at defending critical networks against intrusions.
Modernization
Managers doubtful about meeting data center consolidation goal
Survey finds just 10 percent of IT execs think the government will be able to streamline as much as it plans in the next four years.
Acquisition
VA continues to pay ineligible contractors, audit finds
Serious deficiencies in contracting at the Veterans Affairs Department are allowing ineligible contractors to work and get paid, audits find.
Digital Government
Horowitz picked to be Justice IG
The Obama administration's nominee to be Justice Department inspector general has roots in the department.
People
Feds, contractors brace for debt-ceiling compromise
Pending deal to avert a default spares federal paychecks for now, but future remains cloudy.
Modernization