People
Young feds in government: Make of it what you will
One young fed says how much a person gains from government employment depends on what he or she makes of the experience.
People
How to grow young feds at your agency
Given all the pressures on the federal workforce, agencies will soon have to do more to keep younger employees on board.
Digital Government
State Department shows off digital skills on Twitter
The State Department is having a busy week on Twitter and at its headquarters for an open-source technology conference.
Acquisition
Budget constraints could help IT
While there is more cost-cutting ahead for federal budgets and contracting, federal IT services are likely to be an oasis, says a new report.
Digital Government
HP brings Palm back from the brink with TouchPad
Hewlett-Packard is looking to make its acquisition of Palm pay off by announcing a new tablet device, the TouchPad, along with two new smart phones.
People
Telework tips to relieve management fears
An expert provides some guidance for managers who are worried about allowing employees to telework.
Digital Government
Obama to unveil major wireless initiative
As part of this initiative, the White House has embraced a FCC proposal that calls for legislation to allow the agency to conduct incentive auctions.
Digital Government
State Department hits send on new Arabic Twitter site
Role of social media in Egyptian uprising cited as one reason to expand Tweets to participate in Arab world conversation.
Digital Government
Pentagon budget relies heavily on anticipated savings
Analyst says 2012 Defense spending plan is the beginning of an 'age of austerity' for the department.
Modernization
Virtual badges could help build trust in crowd sourcing
Web users feel more comfortable participating in online communities the more they know about other members, developer notes.
Digital Government
VA manager stole disabled vet data to create fraudulent tax returns
Woods, a data warehouse manager for VA, was charged in a January 2010 indictment with using the names and Social Security numbers of several individuals,
Digital Government
Obama: U.S. must provide Americans with tools of digital age
"This isn't just about a faster Internet or being able to find a friend on Facebook," Obama said during a speech at Northern Michigan University in Marquette, Mich. "It's about connecting every corner of America to the digital age."
Digital Government
Rush reintroduces privacy bill
The bill appears to be similar to the legislation he offered in the last Congress that would allow for the collection and use of information from consumers but require firms to provide consumers with the ability to opt out from such collection.
Digital Government
GOP leader ups the ante: $100 billion in spending cuts this fiscal year
House Appropriations Committee Chairman Hal Rogers (R-Ky.) wants to cut $100 billion in spending for the remainder of fiscal 2011, keeping the Republicans' "Pledge to America."
Digital Government