Digital Government
Attacking workforce rumors: union creates 'Truth Squad'
There's a lot being said about the federal workforce these days, and some of it is just plain false. That's at least the argument being made by the American Federation of Government Employees in its new "Truth Squad" blog.
People
HHS tests exchanging personal medical data over Internet
The Health and Human Services Department has begun testing direct, secure exchange of personal medical data over the Internet.
Digital Government
Which cloud services are you eyeing?
E-mail has been a popular choice among early public cloud adopters, so what's next?
Digital Government
VA's blog grapples with possible suicide notes
The VA Vantage Point blog has seen a recent pattern of distressing comments that could be suicide notes posted by veterans.
People
Get ready for a no-frills budget proposal
The fiscal 2012 budget request is due out on Feb. 14. Everyone expects it to be sparse, but no one is sure just how sparse.
Digital Government
Shared keyboards, chairpooling and other budget-cutting proposals
FCW cartoonist John Klossner suggests some unorthodox ways to trim costs from government operations.
Digital Government
Future of Navy, DOD debated at AFCEA West
Top DOD officials discussed critical issues for the military's future at AFCEA West.
Digital Government
How to survive an austere budget
With a bipartisan drive toward cost cutting, expect lean times ahead.
Modernization
Cloud isn't playing out like we thought
Everyone expects cloud computing to transform government technology practices, but the question is how.
Digital Government
HHS accelerates modeling technology to combat Medicare fraud
Officials expect automated billing analysis to reduce abuse in federal health care programs.
Digital Government
Report: Hispanics lag behind in technology use
The technology gap narrows when it comes to cell phone use by Hispanics.
Cybersecurity
Utah lawmaker to reintroduce cybersecurity bill
Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, said Wednesday he plans to reintroduce cybersecurity legislation designed to boost international cooperation to confront digital threats.
Digital Government