People
Agencies hiring more veterans, but progress is slow
Agencies are making progress in meeting the goals of an executive order issued by President Obama last November to encourage the hiring of vets into federal jobs.
Acquisition
Acquisition workforce gets half-hearted support, survey shows
A new survey shows a widening chasm between the trajectory of policy and what acquisition workers see as benefits.
Modernization
SSA introduces revamped site
The Social Security Administration launched a redesigned website today after a recent report of mixed scores on customer satisfaction.
Digital Government
Privacy czar coming soon
The Obama administration is about to appoint a privacy czar, and other measures are also in the offing to protect people online.
Cybersecurity
FEMA's contracting oversight is lax, auditors say
The Federal Emergency Management Agency in trouble over allegations that it failed to comply with a 1972 law in monitoring some contracts, according to a new audit.
Digital Government
TSA works on alternative airport screening process for pilots
Pilot unions have cited concern over radiation from scanners.
Cybersecurity
Forecast for cybersecurity bills looks cloudy in reconvened Congress
Lawmakers still are grappling with industry's role in safeguarding computer networks and the electric grid, New York Democrat notes.
Digital Government
Bypass FOIA and seek data from agencies, says Obama official
White House transparency deputy says open government officers will cooperate and accelerate document disclosure.
Digital Government
Officials defend airport screening but say changes are coming
Napolitano, Pistole say that the process is evolving.
Digital Government
Military eyes resurrecting airships for cargo transport
The Army and U.S. Transportation Command are interested in developing modern versions of the craft for combat and humanitarian missions.
Digital Government