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
Tech innovation outpaces government's desire to change
Google's dispute with Interior is just a symptom of a much larger problem: The government still resists change, writes Chris Bronk.
Digital Government
DISA won't get derailed by changes in location, culture
DISA's evolving mission and impending relocation are happening simultaneously. And Paige Atkins is in the middle, coordinating strategy and policy to make sure it all happens seamlessly.
People
Is every tweet and Facebook post worth archiving?
Agencies are looking for ways to save Web 2.0 content, but NARA is still refining its policy on social media content.
Acquisition
GSA acquisition team gets down to business
Some leaders aren't hailed with cheers and thunderous applause. Instead, they make people realize it’s time to get to work.
Digital Government
VA reports on social media, software development
The Veterans Affairs Department reports on its IT and social media programs and how well it met performance goals.
People