Digital Government
Leahy leads another effort at patent reform
Reducing the backlog at the PTO has "broad" support, said Brian Pomper, executive director of Innovation Alliance, a group that includes technology firms such as Qualcomm.
People
Agencies can conduct background checks on contract employees, court rules
The Supreme Court has ruled unanimously that the federal government is authorized to perform background checks of people who work under government contracts.
Cybersecurity
Administration given so-so grade on cybersecurity
Private research firm assigns Obama high marks for commitment to protection but lower scores for speed and follow-through in agency collaboration.
Digital Government
Pre-deployment health screening reduces behavioral problems, study shows
Service was required to implement such an assessment program 14 years ago.
Digital Government
Patent Office director touts agency's potential to stimulate economy
Easing the backlog in patent applications could help create jobs, says David Kappos.
Digital Government
Facebook exec says agencies not fully leveraging social media
About two-thirds of government agencies are using at least one social media tool, but some aren't getting the full benefits, a Facebook executive said today.
Acquisition
DOD struggles to count contractors, GAO reports
The Defense Department relies heavily on contractors, even to support core missions, a GAO report says. Officials worry about relying too much on contractors.
People
Army CIO nominee finally becomes clear
White House nomination is the next step in the confirmation process.
People
Federal furloughs: Would you check e-mail? Would you have a choice?
Some feds say is not realistic to expect them to lose ten working days out of the year.
People
A government that's open about a closed process
John Klossner ponders the effectiveness of the Open Government Initiative.
Digital Government
New DOD CIO calls for partnerships in first public appearance
New Defense Department CIO Teri Takai calls for partnerships and maximizing technology as the department seeks to evolve.
People