Digital Government
White House releases 30-agency regulatory reform plans
The White House has updated progress on President Barack Obama's executive order on regulatory reform.
Modernization
Army could ditch robots for mules
Pack-bearing robots aren't working out in tests, so the Army is considering a return to a proven older method.
Cybersecurity
US wants to store European travelers' personal data for 15 years
A proposed rule has unsettled some European leaders, who are rankled by U.S. efforts to collect information such as travelers' addresses and credit card numbers.
Modernization
Texas surrenders to TSA pat-downs
A spat between TSA and Texas legislature has thrust airport pat-downs into the spotlight once again, with the debate pitting personal privacy against national security.
Cybersecurity
Battle lines drawn about government's role in protecting cyberspace
Should government be involved or hands-off in protecting critical infrastructure? The battle begins.
Cybersecurity
CIA official wants top secret classification system revamped
Should the CIA evolve its confidential tiers after 70 years to keep up with the digital times?
Digital Government
State Department gets serious about games
Gaming technology can be a powerful tool in the diplomacy arena, helping government and nongovernmental organizations solve complex problems together in a virtual setting, speakers said at the Tech@State conference.
Digital Government
Auditors: DHS lacks cost justification for $780 million spent on border network
According to GAO review, Boeing refused to provide corroborating information to support billing documents.
Digital Government
Government performance website may not meet congressional requirements
After losing more than three-quarters of its e-gov budget, OMB says it may not be able to complete the congressionally mandated project by October 2012.
Digital Government
Lawmakers try to separate politics, contracting
Two bills would prohibit contractors from including information in a contract proposal about political contributions to candidates or causes.
Digital Government