Digital Government
Government uses new and old media to get its message out after Japan disaster
Press conferences, Twitter help agencies disseminate information on tsunami effects in the U.S.
Digital Government
Defense prepares response to massive earthquake in Japan
High-capacity undersea cable used by military was severed; impact on operations is unclear.
People
Japan's earthquake shows strength of social networking in crisis
Social networks across the globe bonded to help with rescue efforts and information dissemination in Japan after an 8.9-magnitude earthquake.
Cybersecurity
Deadline looms for personal identity card plans
With smart PIV cards now in the hands of most federal workers and contractors, agencies are being told to put them to use both for physical and logical access control. The technology is available, but some hurdles remain to fully implementing systems.
Modernization
Japan disaster provides opportunity for scammers
Technology has changed the way the world responds to natural disasters such as the Japan earthquake but it can also lead to big opportunities for scam artists.
Digital Government
Congress tries again to prevent government shutdown
House Republicans today introduced a second short-term funding extension to prevent a government shutdown while lawmakers continue to negotiate a plan to keep the government operating this fiscal year.
Digital Government
App of the week: Accela Analytics for iPad
Enterprise functionality for government is starting to come to tablets, and Accela Analytics is on the forefront of the coming wave.
Digital Government
At last—a salary cut you can love
If you have never heard of Republican Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, of the state of Washington, that’s OK, because she’s brand-new to Congress and has only just introduced her first bill.
Digital Government
Clinger-Cohen: Time for an update?
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) recently asked GAO to assess the statutory framework for CIOs and evaluate potential provisions for enhancing their authority.
Digital Government
Recharging the CIO
As the Obama administration looks for more from CIOs, experts discuss the authorities and skills CIOs must have to be successful.
Digital Government
Major battle ahead over DOD spending
The U.S. public overwhelmingly wants defense cuts, but the Defense Department says that's dangerous.
Modernization
SSA applicants like new online claim form, IG says
Half of the applicants who used the Social Security Administration's online iClaim scored it as "excellent," according to a new report from SSA's inspector general.
Digital Government
D.C. goes public through social networks
The hub of governmental power earns the top spot of being connected through Facebook, Twitter and chat rooms.
Digital Government
Census director kick-starts efficiency blog
Census Bureau Director Robert Groves is putting a personal touch on the agency's second round of collecting ideas from employees for improving efficiency.
People