People
Veteran takes it to VA -- from the inside
The Veterans Affairs Department has hired veteran and blogger Alex Horton -- one of its most vocal critics -- to critique the agency from the inside.
Cybersecurity
DHS nixes obsolete, controversial foreign visitor registration program
Automated information collection systems have left the manual processes of the National Security Entry-Exit Registration Program out-of-date, and the Homeland Security Department has canceled the program late last month.
Digital Government
Postal worlds collide
There's bound to be some talk going on in post offices across the country -- for two reasons.
Digital Government
Taking the fifth
What constitutes "efficient and effective"? Ask your member of Congress.
People
Defense bill would include cyber warfare designations
The 2012 Defense Authorization Bill would include cyber warfare rules.
Acquisition
Hoyer won't back administration's proposal on political contributions
House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer disagrees with the Obama administration's plan to make companies include political contribution information with all bid proposals.
Modernization
Execs talk about disconnect in Networx transition
Telecom companies said they've invested a lot of money in meeting the requirements of the Networx contract, but that money can be washed away quickly when demands change.
Digital Government
After nearly a decade of effort, new worker IDs aren't keeping ports secure, GAO says
Undercover investigators were able to sneak into ports with counterfeit credentials.
Digital Government
Open government requires accessibility, not just data, specialists say
Digital innovation leaders link effort to improve customer service to quest for transparency.
Modernization
GSA invites companies to bid for the opportunity to provide cloud email services
The agency will create a menu of providers from which other agencies can purchase email services.
Digital Government
Vince Lombardi and federal management
Sen. Tom Carper recalls a saying by a legendary sports figure to illustrate the importance of setting clear goals.
Digital Government