Digital Government
Shinseki and Gates clinch deal on common health record
Health IT system would be the largest in the world, serving more than 16 million patients.
Digital Government
Feds stay home in droves for Telework Week
More than 34,000 federal employees participated in National Telework Week, 10 percent of them first-time teleworkers. What did they gain?
Digital Government
DOD report-writing is cost-cutting target
A member of the House Armed Services Committee wants to help Defense Secretary Gates reduce the cost of writing reports and printing documents.
Modernization
Social media making big inroads at agencies
Federal managers are regularly accessing sites such as Facebook for research, communication with colleagues and recruiting, according to a new survey.
Digital Government
At GovSec 2011, mobile command vehicles mix with social engineering
Some highlights from Day 2 of GovSec 2011 conference at the Washington Convention Center in downtown D.C.
People
Wanted: Tech-savvy leadership in government
The federal government should redouble its efforts to bring a level of technical expertise to its senior leaders and those who might make political or budget decisions, said retired Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Thad Allen.
Digital Government
DOD must weigh risk and reward of social media tools, panel says
As the Defense Department moves forward with official use of popular social methods of information-sharing, officials must work together to weigh the benefits and risks that can come from increasingly open communication.
Digital Government
OK, now let's hear it from the man himself
Last week, we pointed you to a website created just for you. Here's another invitation from the top.
Digital Government
Shhh, don't talk about your shutdown plans
The Obama administration has reportedly instructed federal agencies not to share their shutdown plans with Congress or the public.
Digital Government