Digital Government
Congress is likely to tackle patent reform this year
Even if comprehensive reform eludes lawmakers, changes are expected in areas of broad agreement, Hill staffers say.
Digital Government
Group says Americans want more federal money for medical IT
In a statement released Wednesday, the council urged federal officials to increase investments in medical technology and health care innovation.
Digital Government
Navy aims to limit use of Social Security numbers
As it awaits Defense guidance, the service tries to better safeguard personal information.
Digital Government
Automation touted as central to repairing the immigration system
Hard-to-retrieve paper documents can get lost during the application process, requiring repeat submissions, researcher notes.
Digital Government
It’s starting...
Well, some of the recommendations contained in the president’s National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform report are coming home to roost.
People
Gates recommends new Army chief of staff
Robert Gates knows who he wants for chief of staff to succeed Gen. George Casey Jr. Will he get his wish?
Modernization
House websites go to Drupal
The House is transitioning to the Drupal open-source content management platform for its 520 websites.
People
NIH, CDC sign global pact on data sharing
Several funders of public health research are coming closer to overcoming barriers to information sharing with a new global agreement, supporters say.
Digital Government
Technology’s unintended consequences: No life, no privacy and 'oh no!'
Blogger Alan Balutis highlights recent articles that reveal some perplexing problems created by the evolution of IT.
Digital Government