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Digital Government

Why can’t I check e-mail on my iPhone?

What handheld devices would you like to see your agency support?

Digital Government

Army sets up central medical care site for wounded warriors

A new website is geared toward helping soldiers and veterans who need complex medical care to navigate all the available information on benefits and other resources.

People

Who will be the next Army CIO?

With the retirement of Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Sorenson as Army chief information officer, the military IT community is now wondering who will fill the formidable shoes he leaves behind.

Cybersecurity

SSA has problems with unauthorized software, IG says

The Social Security Administration needs to improve its controls over employees and contractors who install unapproved software on agency computers, according to a new report.

Digital Government

VA blog opens dialogue with vets

The Veterans Affairs Department's new blog is edited by Brandon Friedman, who also is VA director of new media.

People

Union hopes to help new lawmakers see benefits of fed workforce

With Republican lawmakers set to take over the House, the head of the National Treasury Employees Union said the union will seek to educate new lawmakers on the importance of the federal workforce -- and the dangers a proposed hiring freeze would pose to taxpayers.

Digital Government

Energy-efficient tech aids agency cost savings, report says

Many public- and private-sector IT managers are getting the message: Energy-efficient IT programs are good for business, according to a new report by CDW Government.

Digital Government

Early investment in NextGen technology is a tough sell for airlines

Carriers might need stronger incentives to get a head start on equipping planes and training pilots, FAA official says.

Digital Government

VA taps veteran bloggers for outreach effort

New official blog aims to personalize relationship between vets and officials who serve them.

Digital Government

Models exist for tightening air cargo screening, specialists say

Homeland Security's plan to expand protections against terrorism could draw from U.S. Customs and the Israelis.

Digital Government

Vets, it’s time to speak out

As Veterans Day approaches, we might note that a lot of feds who read and use our publications are also vets. If you are one of them, you also follow blogs, or you wouldn’t be here.

Digital Government

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