People
NASA shifts funds to new priorities
As NASA reduces its focus on space operations, spending in other science and technology areas will grow.
People
Administration's use of interim rules upsets industry
Business groups question the Obama administration’s frequent use of interim rules that put a regulation into effect before it's in final form.
Digital Government
Design a logo, win a prize
Interior Department offers a $1,000 prize for a logo design.
Digital Government
Mobile health technologies go global
The World Health Organization details adoption of mHealth applications for health call centers, toll-free health lines and telemedicine.
Digital Government
Proposed bill would equate GPS tracking, wiretapping
The bipartisan measure would impose criminal penalties for surreptitiously following someone's location.
Digital Government
General Dynamics snags a $1 billion networking contract for DHS' consolidated headquarters
Feds canceled a $2.6 billion deal with Northrop Grumman for the project in 2010.
Cybersecurity
Contractor goes up the river for tampering with USCIS computer files
A former employee of Dell Perot Systems gets prison time for altering computer systems records so illegal aliens could get valid U.S. passports, Nextgov reports.
People
Telework progress still lagging, survey shows
Although most federal agencies have completed their required telework policies, the number of employees taking advantage still lags, new survey shows.
People
OPM reports telework progress 6 months after law
An official with the Office of Personnel Management said “nearly all” agencies have met the Telework Enhancement Act's requirements and outlined what comes next.
People