People
NSF urges lawmakers to back use of better science data
Officials worry about measuring the direct benefits of federal scientific research spending.
Digital Government
Marines harness the sun
Gas-powered generators use hundreds of gallons of fuel that has to be sent to the front lines. Marines are hoping new technologies will ease the load.
Digital Government
Sewer-band Internet could come to your town
Quincy, Ill., tests the sewers for providing Internet service. It's a dirty job, but somebody's got to do it.
Digital Government
Government waking up to social media, survey finds
A new report finds the government adoption of social media lags behind the commercial sector, but new policies have launched a flurry of activity.
People
National Library of Medicine opens application portal
The National Library of Medicine introduced a new website to help developers and the public create mashups.
People
Federal pay debate raises hackles again
As it turns out, there are three topics people should avoid in polite conversation: politics, religion and federal salaries.
People
Say goodbye to the era of the grand design
The Obama administration wants to break agencies of the habit of overly ambitious, unmanageable programs.
Acquisition
DOD aims for acquisition overhaul
Defense Secretary Robert Gates' plans call for increased vendor competition, better contracts and a reinforced acquisition workforce.
Digital Government
Recommended reading
This week: The case against collaboration; no need for information anarchy; where iPhones go to die; try crowdsourcing for ore IT support.
People
DOD drives deeper wedge between feds and contractors
A new Defense Department rule that requires service contractors to identify themselves as such could exacerbate existing tensions in the federal workplace.
Digital Government
Can we fight cyber crime like the Untouchables fought Capone?
Recent successful legal action against the Waledac botnet offers some hope that lawyers might succeed where technology has failed in the war against cyber crime.
Digital Government
Why international aid needs a viral social media presence
Networking on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube enables agency to advance its 'Third Goal': Sharing the experience with other Americans.
Digital Government