People
US must reform taxes, education to regain edge, officials say
Reforms in tax structure, education and immigration policy are central to restoring America's leadership in innovation, officials say.
People
Grant funds to get better control under executive order
Danny Werfel, controller of the Office of Federal Financial Management, told a House subcommittee about oversight of more than $500 billion a year in federal grants.
Digital Government
Federal workplace to rely more on mobile, panelists say
Experts offered insights on the future of mobile devices in the federal workplace in a panel discussion.
Acquisition
Government gets a B in 2010 small-business contracting
The government awarded $97.9 billion to small businesses in 2010, compared to $96.8 billion in 2009.
Digital Government
Lawmaker to DHS: 'Where's the GPS backup plan?'
Report on the need for an alternative system is more than two months overdue, House Republican says.
Cybersecurity
White House proposal could open computer networks to insider threats
Industry group cautions against getting auditors involved in assessing security, instead suggesting financial incentives for strong company-enforced safeguards.
Acquisition
GSA expects to award STARS II in July
GSA officials pushed back the award date for a month to get better prices from bidding companies on the governmentwide, small-business IT contract.
Digital Government
Fake Twitter accounts bedevil politicos
Political info becomes suspect as fake Twitter feeds spread false or negative information about candidates and incumbents.
Digital Government
Feeling TSA workers' pain
The headline on the press release screams in bold letters: "Big Labor Captures Airport Screeners."
People
House panel approves transparency bill
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee has approved legislation that would reform how federal spending is reported to the public.
Digital Government