People
GSA's Godwin moves to USA.gov
Federal social media guru Bev Godwin has accepted a new post to oversee USA.gov
People
House adopts transparency rules
The House passed a rules package Jan. 5 that includes several transparency provisions for legislation.
Modernization
Watchdog: GSA must improve data security
Lax password controls and incorrectly configured databases put IT systems at risk, IG says.
Digital Government
What to do and when to tweet: House Republicans get marching orders
The e-mail reflects a powerful and superior messaging operation that helped the GOP seize control of the House in 2010.
Digital Government
Key lawmaker wants to limit full-body screening at airports
Legislation would bar TSA from using advanced imaging technology scanners for primary inspection.
Digital Government
Russia's move to Linux
Russian federal agencies were recently ordered to shift from proprietary operating systems to Linux. What were the motivating factors for such a decision?
Digital Government
Feds have mixed view of security, survey finds
A recent survey found federal executives generally take good security precautions on the job, even when working remotely, but have a mixture of opinions on the need to strengthen measures for remote workers.
Modernization
Google wins: Interior forbidden to award noncompetitive contract to Microsoft
Interior Department officials began considering awarding a contract to Microsoft too early in the contracting process, judge writes.
Modernization