Digital Government
U.S. helps develop 'panic button' for pro-democracy rebels
The App of the Week goes to a project by the United States to give pro-democracy rebels around the world a way to remotely wipe their phones and alert conspirators in case a device is confiscated.
Cybersecurity
IRS fails to protect taxpayer e-mails
According to a 2010 audit, IRS employees are disregarding the agency's e-mail policy and may be unnecessarily exposing the release of taxpayer data.
Digital Government
Senators want to reduce number of confirmations
A group of senators wants to reduce the number of nominations that require full Senate confirmation.
Digital Government
House passes symbolic bill to spur budget debate
The House passed a bill that would make an earlier House-passed fiscal 2011 appropriations bill law if the Senate does not approve a spending bill by April 6. The new bill would still need Senate approval.
People
Administration releases software for IT Dashboard, TechStat
The Obama administration will publicly release the software code for the federal IT Dashboard and the TechStat process.
Digital Government
Digital certificate hack reveals threat to government websites
Government Computer News
Digital Government
Agencies blast FCC over LightSquared decision
Critics say regulator failed to consult key stakeholders before approving network that might interfere with GPS systems.
People
Saying goodbye to colleagues
The government community and the public lost several inspirational leaders this past winter, writes Alan Balutis.
People