Modernization

SSA exposed SSNs, names, birth dates for 36,000 people, IG says

The Social Security Administration didn't take enough precautions to protect against exposing the Social Security numbers, names and birth dates of more than 36,000 people, according to a new audit.

Acquisition

Wartime contracting panel needs broader view, group says

Criticism of wartime contracting reform comes as officials seek lessons from nongovernmental organizations on their contingency operations.

People

Be honest now: Is the federal workforce over-staffed?

Some readers agree with the congressional leaders that agencies could trim their staff without any measurable impact on services. What do you think?

Digital Government

House Republicans slam FAA for delayed pilot IDs

Delays in design of biometric datacard show government inefficiency compared with private sector, lawmakers charge.

Digital Government

Cyber dominance requires strong leadership

With Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Adm. Mike Mullen leaving soon, the Defense Department must find replacements capable of providing the leadership necessary to navigate the new hybrid environment of cyber warfare.

Digital Government

Cyber dominance requires strong leadership

With Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Adm. Mike Mullen leaving soon, the Defense Department must find replacements capable of providing the leadership necessary to navigate the new hybrid environment of cyber warfare.

People

House member says he can save feds' transparency websites

Rep. Darrell Issa, an advocate for open government, has pledged to prevent fed transparency sites from being shut down despite budget tightening.