People
Telework bill finally on president's desk
Legislation is an attempt to greatly increase the number of federal employees allowed to telework, but its critics say it won't do the job.
Digital Government
VA hires IT client advocates
VA CIO Roger Baker said he has hired three advocates as liaisons between the IT office and VA divisions.
Digital Government
Alaska firms could lose special status in new legislation
Sen. Claire McCaskill's bill would remove exclusive provisions for the companies owned by Alaska Native Corporations.
Cybersecurity
Unencrypted thumb drive causes breach at VA
Two recent security incidents at the Veterans Affairs Department involved employees who didn't follow protocols despite receiving training to do so.
Modernization
GSA official touts progress on Data.gov
Though funding challenges linger, the site offers dramatically more information than before and encourages two-way communication, project director says.
Digital Government
Lieberman unveils bill to stabilize funding for e-rule-making
Open government groups laud improvements to website allowing public to comment on agency proposals.
Digital Government
VA seeks vendors for wireless networks
The department wants to provide Internet access for patients and visitors at 153 medical centers.
Digital Government
Defense taps Navy psychiatrist to head traumatic brain injury center
Capt. Paul Hammer is the fourth director in three years of centers dedicated to treating wounds of war.
Digital Government
House sends telework bill to Obama
Measure advances over GOP objections that it is costly and gives feds another "perk" when they already are better off than other workers.
Digital Government
Is data center consolidation a fast path to cost savings?
Feds are hoping for big savings through data center consolidation, but there's more to it than is first apparent.
Modernization